I hope you all continue to stay safe and well in your bubbles. Following the announcement by the Prime Minister today on the shift to COVID19 Alert Level 2 advising that schools are safe environments for students and staff to return to, we can now share some further information regarding students returning to Manurewa High School under Alert Level 2.
Key Messages
Students to return to school Monday 8 March 2021
As with previous alert levels, increased hygiene practices will continue throughout the school
If a student continues to self-isolate during Alert Level 2, please inform the school
Return to School On Monday 8 March we welcome back all aakonga. Please go straight to your Kaitiaki class at 9am on Monday to collect your timetable.
Bus Services Buses will resume on Monday 8 March 2021.
Breakfast Club/Café/School Lunch Programme Supply of meals to students through the breakfast club, café and school lunch programme will be provided/purchased using a non-contact payment and pick up system. Food will be prepared as takeaway food. Hygiene and safety are our number one consideration before we continue to provide any sit-down options to students in these spaces. Free school lunches will commence on Monday 8 March.
Illness If your child is unwell, please do not send them to school. Please email [email protected] or phone the attendance number 0800 102 132 to inform us of their absence.
Be assured that if a student or staff member becomes unwell and shows symptoms, we will send them home immediately.
For more information about the public health measures at Alert Level 2, you can visit the covid19.govt.nz website: https://covid19.govt.nz/
Attendance The Ministry of Education have advised us that it is now safe for students to return to school. However, we understand families will make the best decision for them and their personal circumstances. Those unsure of whether your child should be attending school are advised to contact your family doctor for guidance.
If you decide to continue self-isolation and you have not already informed us, can you please ensure you email [email protected] or phone the attendance number 0800 102 132 with the following information:
ID Number and Full name of the student Reason for self-isolation
Our school nurses are available to work with whaanau. We want to support and assist where we can in order for students to return to school. If you have queries or health concerns, please contact [email protected] or phone 269 0690 ext. 205
Trust that we are here to support rangatahi to continue to learn, whether from home during Level 2 or those who are ready to return to school.
Although it is the holidays, Year 13 student Michael Anand is working hard at school to fine-tune his 3D Design assignment.
Michael’s passion for the course stems from growing up playing Nintendo 64 games, and building with Lego. But the introduction to Blender 3D Design software has opened up a new world of possibility to create his own games and models. “Whatever you can think of you can create, with a basic understanding of the software," he says.
Digital Design teacher Rangituhia Hollis believes the 3D Design course at MHS is unique in New Zealand. Its strengths are in:
Developing students’ understanding of self-directed learning.
Connecting students with experts in the community.
Offering flexibility in the type of outputs students can create to suit their wider interests.
"Michael has only studied Interactive Design this year, and the quality of his work is outstanding. He puts the effort in, but he also benefits from the learning approach. Students can come up with their own ideas, but then must get feedback from experts to develop the idea. It exposes them to how professionals work, and takes their skills to a much higher level."
Michael plans to study Electrical Engineering at AUT next year. He is open, however, to a potential collision of career pathways. “My Dad tells me to do something I like, but I like a lot of things.”