Myross Bush School Covid-19 Alert Levels
​- Updated 15/2/21

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
  • shortness of breath
  • sore throat
  • sneezing and 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 20 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 are closed.
  • 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
    • using our school app to sign in and out
    • OR filling in the visitors book 
  • Buses are running.
  • Water fountains are NOT available to drink from (but can be used to fill water bottles using the side bottle filler feature)
  • Playgrounds are open.
  • Contact sport can continue in the playground e.g. soccer.
  • School library is open.
  • ​Face masks are not required at school or on school buses.
  • 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://parents.education.govt.nz/essential-information/covid-19-information-for-parents-and-whanau/