Kia ora e te whānau,

The health and wellbeing of our young people, staff and community is a top priority. You may have heard there’s a confirmed COVID-19 case in our school.

What we’re doing

• We are working as quickly as possible to identify any Close Contacts of the confirmed case.
• We will directly contact all close contacts ASAP and will give the community an update later today.
• We will remain open at this stage but we may need move to distance learning in the coming days. 

What you need to do

• If your young person is feeling anxious or unwell they should remain at home.
• As always, please do contact us ASAP if your young person receives a positive test result.
• Remember we are already set up for our young people to continue learning from home! The can simply head to their Google Classroom. 

Please email absences@ashs.school.nz if your young person is remaining at home. 

In the meantime, please continue to follow good hand-washing and hygiene practices

• Wash often with soap for 20 seconds and dry your hands completely.
• Wash your hands if you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your face if your hands are not clean.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or cover your mouth with tissues. 
• Keep your mask on!