This is another message emailed to our Mairehau High School parents.
4th April 2020
What a Week
Kia ora parents, caregivers, and whānau,
RE: Principal’s Catch Up
I trust you and whānau are safe and well. What a surreal week it has been for our nation. As we all take responsibility to do the right thing amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
All schools are closed in the country, and it seems that the lockdown is going to continue longer than expected. We just do not know. However, we do know about the importance of keeping safe and following the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.
Hangouts next week:
Although we are grounded as a nation. Mairehau High School senior leaders will be meeting in an online Google Hangout to discuss how we can best support student learning, albeit at home.
Our Strategic Management Team (SMT) which comprises all of our Curriculum leaders are meeting this Monday (6th April). The Guidance Network Team (GNT) have a Google Hangout meeting on Tuesday (7th April). SMT and GNT will be discussing how we can best support our students and families during these exceptional times.
Can I please remind you that our primary communication link is the Mairehau High School website.
We have already sent some packs of work home, before the lockdown, and we will continue to update our school website to share online learning resources to students and whānau.
Board of Trustees:
I am very confident in the Mairehau High School Board of Trustees leadership to support our students, staff and community. This team of dedicated parents will also be meeting in a ‘Hangout’ to ensure our governance responsibilities are in place to support the strategic operations of the school. Our Board will discuss students, staff, community, Teaching and Learning, finances and property, and next steps.
Helping Students to Learn:
The key message I wish to express to families and teachers is the need to connect regularly. It is not just a matter of providing links to our school website or commercial resources. Therefore assuming learning is happening. Providing rich learning resources and regular Hangouts between the teacher and learner are essential.
As parents/ caregivers, you are your child’s first teacher. Can you remember the excitement you got when your child took their first steps, said their first remark, and said ‘No’ for the first time? You can help by setting a routine for your child/ children. Set time aside for reading, numeracy and learning. Stay in contact with the school.
Keep safe and all the very best.
Take CARE.
Ngā mihi nui,
Harry Romana
Principal
Mairehau High School
027 462 8822
03 385 3145
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