I hope day one has been as good as it can be as we all do our bit to fight COVID-19. I trust you have all made sense of the information posted below this update.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) have created a help page:
http://education.govt.nz/school/health-safety-and-wellbeing/pastoral-care-and-wellbeing/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-coronavirus/
and a resource for caregivers, both are definitely worth reading.
https://learningfromhome.govt.nz
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The MOE have also provided some great links for other areas in relation to being in self isolation.
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Further information to support wellbeing
The Ministry of Health’s website includes Top ways to look after your mental wellbeingduring the Covid-19 lockdown.
https://www.iamhope.org.nz/ - I AM HOPE is the youth and community focused support group run by The Key to Life Charitable Trust, started by Mike King.
https://www.facebook.com/nathanwallisxfactoreducation/ - Nathan Wallis has some helpful videos on his Facebook page for parents and whānau
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/covid-19/ - tips on looking after mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19 from the Mental Health foundation
https://depression.org.nz/covid-19/ - a website by the Health Promotion Agency to help New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety. `
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A reminder to look at the resources and ideas your teachers have sent via seesaw and google classroom. You will find some Easter opportunities there too.
God bless,
Dave Pauling
Principal