HFS Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 3

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Masks

In line with the new Ministry of Education guidelines, we will be updating our mask rules.

From Monday

  • Staff and students are not required to wear masks at school
  • Mask must be worn when on the bus
  • Staff and students may choose to continue wearing a mask
  • All the other Covid-19 protocols remain in place such as temperature checks and 7 days of mandatory school absence for the person who has been confirmed to have Covid-19
  • Masks are still strongly recommended when a person:
    • shows suspected Covid-19 symptoms such as sore throat, coughing, high fever or stuffy nose
    • has been in contact with a person who shows suspected Covid-19 symptoms
    • has been in contact with a Covid-19 patient (Such a person should wear a mask for two weeks from the date of contact)
    • is in close quarters (In the case where it is difficult to keep a one-metre distance in an area where ventilation is difficult)
    • in a situation where a lot of saliva droplets are generated such as singing, talking or cheering

We know that many people will be very happy that we will finally be able to teach and learn while showing our faces. We are also aware that some may still have concerns about Covid-19. At school, we will respect everyone’s opinions and remain vigilant of the risks. Those who choose to continue to wear a mask are free to do so and we will respect parents’ wishes for their children. We also ask that students and parents help us by continuing to wear masks on the bus. This is required by the Ministry of Education and failure to comply could result in the school receiving a fine and unfavourable publicity.

Mid-Year Reports

Mid-year Reports will be published on Friday. Be sure to look out for your child carrying an envelope home on Friday.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in Week 5. Parents will receive further details from class teachers about making appointments. Please remember that we like to meet all parents to discuss their child’s learning and that we will accommodate any reasonable request for a meeting.

Cold weather

Our school policy is that students are given the option to stay inside at break and lunch when the temperature is below -2°C. Class teachers also use their own judgement when deciding to take the student out based on the weather, how long students take to eat and the other things happening that day.

In order for students to be properly supervised and to allow teachers to have their break and preparation time, students of parents who have emailed to request that they stay inside must go to the Admin Office. Parents are asked to email the Admin Office to inform us of any sickness that necessitates staying inside during break and lunchtime.