COVID

Reducing the Risk of Covid-19

There are many actions the school has put in place to reduce the risk and impact of a positive case of Covid-19 on our students and staff. It can be conceptualised as multiple layers of preventative measures as shown in the cheese model below.

These actions include:

  • Good hygiene practices – regular hand washing and/or sanitising; correct cough and sneeze etiquette.

  • Keeping learning spaces well ventilated with good airflow

  • Regular physical activity breaks outdoors and learning outdoors where possible.

  • Ensuring students go home if they are unwell.

If you get a positive RAT or PCR result Positive case of Covid-19

  • it is recommended you stay home for 5 days.

  What you need to do

  • Monitor your child and family members for wellness. If they are unwell, stay home.

  • If they display symptoms of Covid-19, get a test it is recommended that you test them for Covid.

 Symptoms of COVID-19

  • A new or worsening cough

  • Sneezing and runny nose

  • A fever

  • Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste

  • Sore throat

  • Shortness of breath

Less common symptoms include diarrhoea, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, malaise, chest pain, abdominal pain, joint pain, or confusion/irritability.
Please be aware that primary school-aged children are presenting with tummy bug symptoms which later result in a a positive test for COVID-19.
For more information, go to https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/about-covid-19/covid-19-symptoms/

If you have any concerns about sending your child to school, please do get in touch. We are here to help.

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