Welcome back to Level 2 - Starting on Monday 8 March 2021

Kia ora parents and whānau, 

Again my thanks to your whānau and our community working safely in your bubble, for us to be in this position to be able to return to school.

Full school for everyone from Monday 8 March, 2021
Learning from Home ceases under Level 2. School starts at 8:40am with a normal timetable. Day 3. Go straight to Period 1.

Our commitment to you and the children in your care, our community and our government is to ensure teaching and learning at Waitakere College is based on our values of Caring, Respect and Learning.

CARING - Physical site
There are many Health and Safety (H&S) procedures in place, which the school will follow from Monday 8 March 2021. Some of which are outlined here:

• Do not attend school if you are unwell. Stay at home.
• Wash and dry hands regularly (we have hot water, soap, and Dyson driers in our toilets)
• Students will use hand sanitiser on entry and exit to all classes
• Surfaces/equipment will be wiped regularly with disinfectant
• Drinking fountains will be closed - however, refills can occur
• “Keep Left” in corridors for student flow
• Canteen, Student Centre, Front office etc will have spacing plans
• Appropriate Health Masks may be worn at any time.

CARING - Students, Teachers, and Our Parents and Whānau
Our focus is to get back into learning and social routines as quickly as possible after a short disruption like this. It is important to reassure everyone that school is a good place to be, has safe routines, and to reconnect with teachers and fellow students.

LEARNING
In the first few lessons, teachers will work with their students to review the status of the work done while Learning from Home.
From there we will ensure good learning connections so that learning can be successful for the rest of Term 1.
Weekly Reports will be sent this weekend with a focus on how your tamariki or mokopuna has engaged with the learning this week. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Buses will be running as normal. Students are asked to bring their own sanitiser for use getting on and off the bus
• Bring a water bottle as drinking fountains are closed, but refill stations will work
• Netball trials: Tuesday Yr 9, Wednesday Yr 10, Thursday Premier. All 1:35pm – 4:00pm. A change of clothes and correct shoes are required. All welcome. See Miss Owen in the PE Dept for any questions you may have
• Year 9 Outdoor Ed programme was week 6 - NOW CANCELLED
• Polyfest: Only Kapa Haka is performing at Polyfest this year under strict protocols as they have a secure route in and out and a contained venue with clear Covid plans for all levels
                  - All other groups will now perform one item at our Fia Fia night on Tuesday 13 April 2021,  if in Level 1
• Family School conferences - Thursday/Friday 18 March, 2021 – 19 March 2021 - still planned to go ahead
• Achievers Assembly was week 6 - will now be delivered via assemblies in week 7.

Parents/Caregivers please contact the College on (09) 836 7890 or by email at [email protected] before coming into the school grounds so we can assist you with your requests. 

PLEASE DO NOT COME IN UNANNOUNCED.

Once again, welcome back and I look forward to seeing you Monday.

Nga mihi nui

Mark P Shanahan
Principal

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