Myross Bush School Covid-19 Alert Levels
​- Updated 7/9/21

At every level we strongly encourage students to:
  • Hand wash (before school and after morning tea and lunch) as well as before they eat any food. Hand sanitiser will be available in each classroom entranceway.
  • Coughing/sneezing into elbows

If you have cold or flu symptoms you should stay home, and call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested.
Symptoms include:
  • a cough
  • a high temperature of at least 38°C​
  • sore throat
  • runny nose 
  • temporary loss of smell.
These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as colds and flu.
Shortness of breath is a sign of possible pneumonia and requires immediate medical attention.
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Alert Level 1
  • School is open for any child who can't be supervised at home by an appropriate person.
  • School 'bubbles' will be formed (groups of 10 max)
  • All other student are instructed to stay home in their 'bubble'. During term time, teaching and learning will occur online. CLICK HERE to be directed to our 'Home-Based Learning' page​.
  • Playgrounds and the water fountains are closed.
  • School library is open for the Bubble School.
  • Buses may be running depending on numbers.
  • ​Face masks are not required at school or on school buses.
  • School is open for all students.
  • Physical distancing for students means keeping inside their own bubble like 'Ako'.
  • There are NO public assemblies.
  • We ask that parents consider dropping off and picking students up from the front gate after 8.15am and before 3.15pm (closer to 2.45pm the better). Please remain in your car or avoid car park gatherings.
  • Parents can come on-site but must complete our contact tracing procedures by either:
    • scanning the QR code at the gate
    • OR filling in the visitors book 
  • Buses are running.
  • Water fountains are available to drink from with regular cleaning. 
  • Playgrounds are open.
  • Contact sport can continue in the playground e.g. soccer.​
  • ​Face masks are not required at schools or on school buses but are encouraged if you are 12+ years old.
  • Singing, playing wind instruments and rehearsals can occur with the recommended physical distancing of 1 metre.
  • Shared resources (e.g. pens and scissors) can be used with regular hand washing.
  • The School Office is open from 8.30 until 1pm. If you need to enter this small space it requires a one in and one out approach.​
  • School is open for all students and operating normally.
  • Public Health measures still apply:
    • Hand hygiene
    • Cough and sneeze etiquette
    • Regularly cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces.
  • If a child or staff member is sick, they should stay home. If they have cold or flu symptoms they should call their doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested. If recommended to get tested, they should do so.
For more information about the Government Alert system and what it means for schools and parents, go to: https://www.education.govt.nz/covid-19/advice-for-schoolskura/guidance-for-schools-for-alert-levels-1-4/#public-health-measures​