'What to do if you have COVID' Information

Whītau School Red Light Framework - What to do!

If you or your child test positive for COVID then please contact Sandra Dentice, Principal as soon as possible to notify our school, so we can implement our guidelines and notify the Ministry of Education.

Weekdays - Please phone or text the School Office

Evenings or Weekends - Please phone or text Sandra on 0272 438 436, email sandra@whitau.school.nz, or send Sandra a message via our School Facebook Messenger

Extension to COVID-19 hardship assistance for whānau

The Government has extended the increased income limits for hardship assistance until Thursday 30 June.

This means more casual or part-time workers, or people who aren’t already getting financial support, will continue to be eligible for help with their immediate or emergency costs.  This is especially important for those who need direct help as part of the COVID-19 welfare response.

People new to MSD can check these links to see the new income limits:

• Special Needs Grant
• Recoverable Assistance Payment
• Advance Payment of Benefit
• then click on our check what you might get guide.

They’ll be asked some easy questions about their costs, then MSD will let them know about any Work and Income payments they may be able to get.

Alternatively, if they’d like to talk with MSD, they can call:

• 0800 559 009 for working wage

Interpreters are available.

Support for Households

If your whānau require additional support, we have included a list of the food providers and community connectors available 

Food providers and community connectors – MSD.