By Simon Clarke | Posted: Sunday February 14, 2021
You will be aware that we are moving back to level 2. This email is a reminder of how it will impact Kaikorai School.
Action Points
The Parent Teacher Interviews scheduled for this week are still on at this stage. Please make sure you scan the QR code on arrival. Remember that you can request an interview by Zoom/Google Meet.
1. Schools are open to everyone, and all children must attend.
At Alert Level 2 the disease is contained but there is still risk of community transmission. It is safe for children and staff to attend school as there will be appropriate measures in place, including for children and staff vulnerable to severe illness.
2. Learning will be onsite with distance learning offered in some circumstances.
Distance learning will be provided for those required to self-isolate, those individuals who health authorities have asked to stay away while waiting for a test result, or those choosing to remain at home because they are vulnerable to illness. Please contact the Principal if this is your child.
3. Schools are not classified as gatherings and a range of events and activities can go ahead.
For most day to day activities at schools, the rules for gatherings do not apply. Under the COVID-19 Public Health Response Order, schools are exempted from physical distancing requirements when people are there to receive, provide, or support education services.
However as soon as your event or activity brings people onsite who are not there for education purposes, including students, parents and caregivers, then the rules for gatherings do apply. This would include performances such as school plays, cultural events and sporting activities.
4. Face coverings are not required at school or on any school transport.
Anyone who chooses to wear a face-covering in any setting will be supported to do so.
5. Sick students must stay at home.
You should seek medical advice if anyone in your household has COVID-like symptoms and get tested if advised to do so. If that person displays relevant symptoms of COVID-19, tests positive for COVID-19, or has been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19, they must self-isolate.
6. If you must enter the school please use the QR code and sign in at the office.
Teachers will be on duty for the next three days at both gates to welcome your child and ensure they get to class if they need additional support. Please stay off the school grounds after school and meet your child at a pre-arranged location. Please do not stand in large groups at the Tyne St entrance as this is not social distancing and be aware of traffic.
7. Fundamental public health measures continue to apply at every alert level:
We will continue to encourage;
Kia Kaha
Simon Clarke
Principal