Return to School
11 November 2021
Dear Parents/Caregivers
As you heard yesterday from Minister Hipkins, we now have a return to school date of 17 November. We know learning kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) is the best option for children and young people. It is important for them to connect with their friends and it helps their social, physical and emotional wellbeing.
We look forward to transitioning our students back into school. In conjunction with the Principals of Wakaaranga School and Sunnyhills Primary School, we are taking a community approach and aligning our back-to-school processes. At this stage (depending on numbers), we propose a staggered approach as we are unable to have the full school on site if we are to comply with the public health requirements.
Some public health requirements we must adhere to are:
mask wearing for all students and teachers
ventilation of classrooms
limiting numbers on site
distancing groups of students on site
staggered break times
staff vaccinations
Whether your child comes to school or is learning at home, the curriculum will be delivered via Distance Learning.
We will need to manage the numbers of students attending each day to keep everyone safe, therefore, the plan with our other local schools is:
Please note: Children of essential workers will attend every day.
We are seeking information from EVERY family to support our planning for a part time return to school for our tamariki, as per the Government announcement yesterday. Health and safety is at the centre of our decisions and planning to ensure the safety of our staff, students and community.
Additionally we ask that no parents come on-site - should you need to collect your child, please park in the bus bay and contact the office (09 577 0009).
Contact ludwigw@farmcove.school.nz or amandaj@farmcove.school.nz if you require clarification, however please note that more detailed information is to follow.
Please complete THIS FORM by 9.00 am TOMORROW - FRIDAY, 11 NOVEMBER. Once again, I thank our teachers and staff for their excellent work over this time, and your unwavering support, loyalty and kindness during these unprecedented times.
Kind regards
Tamara Jones
Principal
Contact Us
Email: enquiries@farmcove.school.nz
Website: https://www.farmcove.school.nz/
Location: 16 Butley Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 577 0009
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmcoveintermediateschool