Here is the latest information from Jane Lindsay regarding how being in level 3 will look like for our students.
Kia ora koutou
As per my message yesterday a new day has brought some new information although I suspect this is just the beginning. The clear message from the Ministry of Education is: The principles for Level 3 when we get there are stay home, and work and learn from home if you can.
Primary and intermediate schools are open. If there is a parent or caregiver available to look after children at home and if children have access to distance learning, children and young people are encouraged to continue learning at home.
The message from the New Zealand Education Institute is:
Publicly, we’ve been really clear to reiterate the Government’s message that children should only be coming to schools or early learning centres if they aren’t able to remain at home. We’ve also been clear that children and people working in education who are at a higher risk must be supported to stay home in their bubble.
Publicly, we’ve been really clear to reiterate the Government’s message that children should only be coming to schools or early learning centres if they aren’t able to remain at home. We’ve also been clear that children and people working in education who are at a higher risk must be supported to stay home in their bubble.
Under level three, the vast majority of children will still be learning from home, so we expect that a large number of teachers and support staff in school settings will also be working from home to support them.
So... in the first instance in order to prepare our school and support my staff I need to know which students need to return to school on Wednesday 29th April as you are returning to work. If you could please txt me on 0211 211 887 or email me today at principal@paihia.school.nz I would be very grateful. Please spread the word. For those I do not hear from I will be in touch tomorrow.
Considerations at the moment for me at school currently include bus transport, staggered starts and finishes, staggered break times and managing health and safety – adhering to public health measures including good hygiene, physical distancing, supporting contact tracing, food in school and cleaning.
I have yet to hear from our bus company. There will be no after school care available at Level 3. Dependent on the number of students returning will influence the start and finish times and break times. Students are not likely to be in their usual class with their usual teacher as not all staff will be returning at Level 3. Siblings will be together at school.
We have made great gains under Level 4 so continuing to keep ourselves safe and well - especially our children and staff is paramount. I am endeavouring to think of everything and do things so everyone is informed and safe. In the meantime distance learning will continue. By Friday I will have a comprehensive plan for Paihia School being open under Covid19 Level 3 - this will be posted on our website by 5pm.
I look forward to hearing from you. I hope all is safe and well for you and your family.
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