COVID -19 confirmed case.

Kia ora koutou

The health and wellbeing of our children, staff and community is a top priority.

We’re sending this letter as there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our community. The student was at Balmacewen Intermediate School from Monday 21st - Tuesday 22nd February.

If you haven't been notified by email that your child has been identified as a contact. Your child can still come to school, so long as they are well, not identified as a close contact and not awaiting the results of a covid test.

What you need to do

• You and your whānau should watch for symptoms

• If any develop, get tested immediately

• Then, stay at home until you receive the result

• If your whānau hasn’t been vaccinated, 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.

What we’re doing

• Balmacewen Intermediate School will stay open.

• We have appropriate public health measures and cleaning procedures in place.

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 https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/about-covid-19/covid-19-symptoms/

Please contact office@balmacewen.school.nz or squelch@balmacewen.school.nz if you have any questions.

Noho ora mai

Sara Quelch

Deputy Principal

Balmacewen Intermediate School