COVID 19 Update

As of Monday 31st August, Papatoetoe South School will be opening our school grounds for all of our students. At Alert Level 2 it is safe for most students to be back at school and in their classrooms. If your child is vulnerable to illness you may choose to keep your child at home. If this is the case, please contact the school on https://www.papatoetoe-south.school.nz/contact-us/report-absence/ to  inform us of your situation. If anyone who is self-isolating, or who has been advised by health authorities to remain at home while they wait for their Covid-19 test or family results they must stay home also.

We need your help to keep our students, community and staff as safe as possible. 

We encourage a drop off and pick up only approach to restrict the number of ‘adults on-site’. Whilst our greatest wish is to welcome everyone, as we always have, this is necessary under Alert Level 2,  as a large number of adults in the same space is the ‘most likely’ chance of Covid-19 entering the school grounds. Where it is necessary for an adult to come on site for pick up or drop off, there should be one person only designated to do so for your family. You must remain outside the buildings and must practice physical distancing at all times. (Note: this is the same for taxi drivers and parents of Le Va students). The gates will be open at 8.15am by an SLT member.

Only staff members and our tamariki are allowed to enter the school buildings. Unfortunately whānau cannot enter our buildings without an appointment. We look forward to being able to welcome you all back as the Alert Levels change, but for now this rule is in place to keep everyone safe. 

If whānau does need to come on site, or need to see the classroom teacher, please email or phone the school office so we can organise for this to happen safely. For a list of staff emails please refer to https://www.papatoetoe-south.school.nz/our-school/our-people/ .If this cannot be done due to unforeseen circumstances please come to the school office to register and register as a visitor. This is necessary for Health and Safety reasons, including contact tracing if this is needed. Please do not be offended that you will need to knock for attention. We have to follow clear Health and Safety processes at this time. We are still working together to minimise risk of COVID 19 spreading. Physical distancing of 2 metres is required for parents and caregivers, as they approach school for pick up and drop off (to align with public health measures outside the school grounds).

Safety Measures at School:

• Drinking fountains will remain turned off at Alert Level 2. Our tamariki will need to bring a named water bottle to school, with enough water to last the day. 
• Hand sanitiser at entry to classrooms and in shared spaces where available. Soap, water and the ability to dry hands must be provided in bathrooms. Although sanitiser is available,  washing and drying hands with soap is still the most effective hygiene measure.
• Please talk with your child/children about a good drop off and pick up place that is not directly outside the gate, if possible. This will reduce the number of adults and students in a small area and allow for the 2 metre distancing between adults to be adhered to.. 

Contact tracing remains a  priority therefore family members that come on site must ‘check in’ on the NZ COVID Tracer App. The  QR code will be posted at the gate. This is to ensure if we did have any chances that we can easily support our community and the Ministry with tracing. Please ensure that the NZ COVID Tracer App is already downloaded to your phone before coming to the school gate. Note this app is different from the last time as we will be using the tracer app used everywhere.

For more information about the NZ COVID App: 

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-novel-coronaviru s-resources-and-tools/nz-covid-tracer-app

For the first few days there will be members of our school team to support you and answer questions at the school gate. Please do not ask the adults on road patrols, as they need to concentrate on road safety.

 Please talk with your child about the importance of effective hygiene practice and if your child is showing any symptoms of Covid-19 can include new onset or worsening of one or more of the following – Cough, fever, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing and / or temporary loss of smell then please consult with your doctor. 

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Community Update

 

Kia Ora Whānau, We have plenty of people in our Community that need a bit of extra help right now due to the impact of COVID 19 on families and finances. Here are the details of some of the food assistance that is currently available in Counties Manukau. Some services cross multiple suburbs. They are open from the 17 August onwards. Please share this information widely so that anyone in our Community that needs support can get it. We need to look after each other through these times. Kia noho haumaru.

 

 

AGENCY	SUBURBS SERVICED	ADDRESS/CONTACT INFO
The Otara Kai Village	Otara/Papatoetoe – require proof of ID	In front of Jetts Gym Otara Town Centre

Otara Food Bank – re-opens 19 Aug	Otara/Papatoetoe	As above – register on Otara Health Charitable Trust on https://tinyurl.com/y5ny7vdx Above link activated from 19 Aug
Flatbush Salvation Army	Otara/Manukau	09 – 3797615 or email flatbushcorps.plant@salvationarmy.org.nz

St Vincent de Paul Society	Otahuhu	47 Station Rd contact first 09 2704088 or 0800680090 or email auckland@vinnies.co.nz
Otahuhu Salvation Army	Otahuhu	09 2765793 or 09 3797615 or 0800530000 or email Otahuhu.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz

South Auckland Christian Foodbank	Otara/Manukau/Papatoetoe	Contact Ian on 0508 242643 or 0274771092 or ian@sacfb.org.nz
MUMA	Mangere/Otara/Otahuhu/Papatoetoe/Manukau/Manurewa	Call 0800 686232 between 9am and 2pm Mon – Fri. Located at Nga Whare Waatea Marae – must have photo ID

Budgeting & Family Support Services	Mangere/Otara/Tuakau	Call 09 2752266 or 0221875510 – leave a message on lines. Open 9am – 4pm Mon – Fri. Unable to call back mobile numbers.
Manukau Salvation Army	Manukau and surrounding suburbs	Call 09 262 2332 or 09 3797615 or 0800 530000

Rawiri Community House	Prefer food be picked up from address 1 Rata Vine Drive Wiri  – first in first served	Call 09 2638202 or liz@rawiri.org
Manurewa Marae	No walk ins	Call first 09 6400821 or access Manurewa Marae facebook page

United We Stand – Rewa waka of caring	2 McCannelly St – Old Auto one shop next to Dominos	Open 8.30am to late – drop ins ok.
The Fono – Pasifika only	Across Auckland region	Call 021956633 or 0800366648 or email socialservices@thefono.org

Papakura Salvation Army	Papakura/Pukekohe	Call 09 2996791 or 09 3797615
Papakura Marae	Papakura	Call 09 2972036 – leave msg and you will be called back for a screening

Pukekohe Salvation Army	Pukekohe	Call 09 2385641 or 09 3797615
Franklin Support Services	Franklin/Tuakau/Onewhero/Port Waikato/Mercer	Call 09 2386233 or email admin@familysupport.org.nz

Waiuku Family Support Network	Waiuku	Call 09 2359099 or email admin@waiukufamilysupport.co.nz
Whare Oranga Ooraeroa Marae	Port Waikato	Text 022 5279800

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