Returning To School From 17/11/21

We are really pleased to be welcoming children back to school from November 17.

This page contains and links to all the information you will need for a return to school.

Letter to whānau 17/11/21
Letter to whānau 16/11/21 - Zones, Gates, Entry and Exit, start and finish times.
Letter to whānau 15/11/21 - School A & School B
Letter to whānau 12/11
Letter to whānau 10/11/21

The details and quick references you will need once you have read our letters above.

School A & B days, Zones, Arrival and leaving Gates - linked here

Zoom for OPS children Tues 16 Nov 2021 - Back To School

These are the slides from today's 16/11 zoom for children.

Video of the zoom

Please note we have had to make a change for the end of the day for whānau with more than one child. This is outlined in the letter we sent Tues 16/11 afternoon. Letter to whānau 16/11/21

Some recent interviews in the media which may contain information which is helpful...

TV1 Breakfast 11/11 - at 1.22.00

Starship Developmental Pediatrician Dr Jin Russell

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Covid-19: Any risk for kids returning to school likely to come from adultsAuckland's winding road to an eventual relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, and a reopening, is worrying some parents. Schools are tentatively able to open their doors on 18 October, but that comes with the risk of children getting sick and spreading Covid-19. Auckland paediatrician Dr Jin Russell spoke to Kim Hill.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018815397/covid-19-any-risk-for-kids-returning-to-school-likely-to-come-from-adults

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Note - all adults on our site will be either fully vaccinated or having weekly covid tests until they get fully vaccinated.

How To Protect Yourself & Others Against COVID-19New Zealand now has community cases of COVID-19. Follow the rules for the current Alert Level. If your child or you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, call your GP or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice.

Supporting wellbeing and a return to school...

Ministry of Education Wellbeing Guidance for whānau

Coping With Worry & Anxiety About COVID-19It is perfectly normal and OK to feel anxiety in the current COVID-19 pandemic. This can result in strong feelings, reactions, and changes in behaviour. There are a number of steps you can take to help your children, family/whānau and yourself.

Resources To Help Explain COVID-19 To ChildrenLooking for something to help your child make sense of COVID-19? Check these resources - from videos for kids about the science behind coronavirus to online stories that can be important conversation starters in your household. The resources cover the range of Alert Levels in New Zealand.

Masks and Mask Wearing

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Mask Wearing Posters

Step by step instructions about how to use a mask safely for children.

How to wear a face covering safely

A short video about how to safely use a mask

Buying a maskWhat to consider when buying a mask

Buying A Mask

Please note this is from Consumer magazine and not the Ministry of Health.

How To Make Masks More EffectiveWearing a mask or face covering can reduce the risk of people who have COVID-19 spreading the virus to others. A mask or face covering can help stop infectious droplets spreading when a person speaks, laughs, coughs or sneezes. See how to make your mask more efficient.

The debate over Covid-19 vaccinations for children Pfizer has developed a Covid-19 vaccine for 5-11 year-olds. Should New Zealand race in, or hold back on getting our children immunised?

From a Ministry of Education bulletin...

Whānau - What you can do to help:

stay at home if you or your child is sick
avoid catching up with other parents, children and whānau at the gates
wear a face covering and maintain a two-metre distance from people not in your household bubble
get advice from your doctor if you or your child has complex medical needs (and please get in touch so that we can support your child to return onsite, wherever possible)
avoid having playdates inside with children from other families at Alert Level 3.