26 March Alert Level 4 commenced
28 March School holidays begin
10 – 14 April Easter including the Tuesday after Easter
15 April Term 2 begins (through distance learning)
22 April Current date for ending of lockdown period
27 April ANZAC Day observed
I take this opportunity to share some significant actions of our students this past week which show their heart and ability to take action.
To commemorate the anniversary of the tragic events in Christchurch on March 15, each whānau assembled to pay tribute to the victims and their families, the courage of the first responders, the resilience of the hospital staff and to remember the world wide sharing of aroha and awhinatanga. Our message to the students is never to forget the lessons we learnt that day – to respect and celebrate our differences, to condemn hurtful comments or actions and to reach out in times of need. It is amazing how quickly time passes and we should not forget this momentous event.
Under the lead of Mr Gardi and the Enviro Council students have been working hard to save precious taraire trees in Tāne forest. Several have died already as a result of the unusually dry conditions we are experiencing and the school has taken up the challenge with pleasing urgency. This is an active way to promote kaitiakitanga or guardianship of this precious natural resource and complements other initiatives which each whānau has committed to.
Growing greatness – Kia mana ake
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Coronavirus is an evolving international health concern. Around the world, people are being affected in many ways. Individuals of all ages from numerous nationalities are being diagnosed with the virus –– it doesn’t discriminate. Although children are considered at lower risk of infection, they are not immune to the multitude of news reports regularly seen or heard in the media.
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Auckland Regional Public Health Service – 04 March 2020
COVID-19 Information for parents
While a parent of secondary school students has been confirmed as the second COVID-19 case in
Auckland, please be assured there has been no exposure from this case at these schools or any other schools.
There will be concern in school and wider communities, and misinformation circulating through social media.
Here are the facts:
The students did not travel with their parents.
The students have been to school since their parents returned, but they were not infectious.
They did not have, and do not have, any symptoms.
All of the family is in isolation, but the students are well and are at home as a precaution.
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The Ministry of Health COVID-19 webpage.
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service COVID-19 webpage.
The World Health Organization’s COVID-19 site.
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