Dear whānau

As you know we are in Phase 3 of the Red Setting.

This means that you are now responsible for self-isolating if you have symptoms or test positive, or also if anyone in your household tests positive.

These changes mean that:
➡ Cases will be identified via a positive PCR or rapid antigen test (RAT) and will need to isolate for 10 days.
➡ Household contacts of cases will immediately self-isolate for 10 days at the same time the positive household case is confirmed. They need to get a RAT on day 3 and 10.
➡ Close Contacts are no longer required to self-isolate, but do need to monitor for symptoms for 10 days and get tested if they become symptomatic.

We will continue with the health practices we have at school to help keep our staff and children as safe as possible from Covid-19. Mask wearing, washing hands, sanitising, keeping our distance and of course, getting as much fresh air as possible.

Communication protocols for Phase 3 from 28 February:

Once I am informed of a positive case who had been at school while symptomatic, I will inform all the whānau of that particular class group with the following short notification:

"Someone in the class has tested positive for Covid-19. You should monitor your child for symptoms and keep sending your child to school if they are still well and do not have any symptoms. Please keep us informed of any developments in your household."

Here is a reminder of the symptoms you need to be aware of:

We will continue to provide education on site for all children for as long as we can. However, should there not be enough staff to safely run the school, we will need to close parts or all of the school, depending on the number of available staff. This forms part of our 4 stage response as outlined by the Ministry.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Keep well and of course, 

Keep smiling

Shane