As you all know, we will hear later today about possible changes to our current situation.

These changes may include what might happen for schools. Until then, we are still in Alert Level 4 and I would be pleased to hear more about how our children are responding to online learning. 

When my staff and I know the full details about what Alert Level 3 will look like, we will complete our planning for this, and I will update you as soon as I can. It is likely there will be very strict guidelines. 

In the meantime, if you think your child will need to be at school when we move to Alert Level 3, please email me so I can add this to our planning. 

Are You Alright?

Below, you will find some great resources to support your children, have a bit of fun and ease anxiety. 

Sparklers 

Sparklers is a wonderful resource which helps our children to feel good!

Sparklers is backed by both science, NZ research and wellbeing specialists. Most importantly, it's super easy for anyone to pick up and try - that's part of the reason teachers love it. 

Sparklers is all about helping children to: 

- learn to understand and manage their emotions, 

- build their self-esteem, 

- make (and be!) good friends, 

- and long-term, understand all about their wellbeing. 

The Sparklers at Home website can be found here.

Mana Ake 

The Mana Ake website for Whānau can be found here

I will continue to update you with information when it is available.

Take care, keep safe and remember we are still in Alert Level 4.

Kind regards,

Wendy

principal@southhornby.school.nz