Week 7 Term 2

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Kia Ora families.

Welcome to Week 7.

We did it!
 New Zealand is moving to alert level 1!

Thank you all so much for your support from 'afar' as we started our Term two under very different circumstances. The trust you have shown in us to look after your we people has been so appreciated. We are absolutely blown away with the resilience of our tamariki. They have just 'got on' with so much new learning and ways of being at school. Ngā Puna may be the youngest, but we think we are the most courageous!

Below is some info sent out from Mike this evening.


What does this mean for school tomorrow?
-We switch to using the NZ COVID Tracer app for checking in.
All parents, staff and other visitors need to use the app each time you arrive at school. It is a very simple process, no need to type in any details, just scan and you are done. Download and set up the app tonight.

-You are all welcome inside our buildings, after 8:30am each morning. In bad weather any early arrivers can shelter under the hall verandah.

-Volunteer helpers are warmly welcomed back.

-Buy coffee, buy coffee, buy coffee - the coffee shop is the PTA's only current fundraising scheme operating. We desperately need funds coming in. The lockdown etc. has decimated the annual fundraising budget. Buy coffee.

-As we unite to recover from the effects of COVID-19, it's still important that we keep the basic hygiene measures, including washing your hands and coughing or sneezing into your elbow. Go back over the 'singing happy birthday twice' method with your kids tonight.

-Have fun. Enjoy lingering and catching up with your friends and neighbours at school. This is a part of the 'Waimairi Vibe' that has really been missed.

Here are a few snap shots of what we have been up to. 
Have a lovely week all

Nga Mihi
Tina and Lynley


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