School Open At Level 2 - Back To Class Monday 8 March - 8.40am - Day 3 On Timetable
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School Open At Level 2 - Back To Class Monday 8 March - 8.40am - Day 3 On Timetable
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.
Wearing masks at school is strongly recommended at Waitakere College. To encourage the use of masks at school, we are holding two events next week.
Mask Making Workshops - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the hall at lunchtime, we will be holding making mask workshops. Students can bring their own material or use the resources provided by the school.
Competition Time - throughout next week we will be running a competition to see who can make the best masks. There will be three categories. The winner of each category will win a $40 supermarket voucher and a $20 canteen voucher. More information in class next week. Prizes donated by Mā Innovations.
Find out why wearing a mask is so important and how to make your own mask in minutes by watching Dr Michelle Dickinson HERE
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