St Bernadette's School Notice
11th March 2022
Update for today
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Today has been a busy day on the phones with families letting us know about what is happening with their children and whanau. We are very grateful for the way you are keeping us informed and most especially how you are being vigilant about noticing symptoms and doing tests.
Because of this we know that we have 10 active cases of Covid among students across Rooms 4, 5 & 6. All active cases are isolating at home with their families.
The health and wellbeing of our children, staff and community is a top priority and we are closely following the Ministry of Health guidance for schools.
What you need to do
- Continue to be very vigilant about monitoring for symptoms.
- If any symptoms develop, get tested immediately.
- Wear a face mask when out and about.
- Wash hands often with soap for 20 seconds and dry your hands completely.
- Wash your hands if you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your face, and cough or sneeze into your elbow or cover your mouth with tissues.
- If you and your whānau haven’t been vaccinated or boosted, please do so as soon as possible. You can book on-line at bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling 0800 28 29 26. It’s free.
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.
For more information, go to the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
If you or someone in your whānau tests positive for Covid 19
- If you or your child receive a positive test result the household must isolate for seven days.
- Household contacts must test on Day 3 and Day 7.
Returning to school after COVID-19
· Students who test positive for COVID-19 are not required to self-isolate past seven days, but they shouldn’t return to school if they are still feeling unwell.
· Many children will have long lasting runny nose and cough after viral infections. If it is over 10 days since the onset of the COVID infection and they are no longer feeling unwell, they are unlikely to be transmitting any active COVID infection and can return to school. However, if they are continuing to feel unwell or their symptoms are worsening after 10 days then GP review is recommended.
What we’re doing
- We are staying open.
- We are using public health measures to reduce the risk in our settings, including masks, physical distancing and ventilation.
- We have appropriate cleaning procedures in place.
Take care and stay safe,
Jo Buckley
Principal
Contact Us
Email: admin@stbs.school.nz
Website: www.stbs.school.nz
Location: 190 Naenae Road, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 567 8056
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbs.naenae