Important Information – Confirmed Covid Case at Sunnybrae

Thursday 24 February 2022

Important Information – Confirmed Covid Case at Sunnybrae

Dear Parents/Caregivers

The health and wellbeing of our children, staff and community is a top priority. We’re sending this letter as there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our community. There is one student in Room 15 (Year 4/5) that tested positive on Thursday 24 February. This Room 15 student was last at school on Tuesday 22 February. The infectious period is considered to be on Monday 21 February and Tuesday 22 February. 

Your child has not been identified as a close contact. They can still come to school. 

What you need to do 

• You and your whānau should watch for symptoms 
• If any develop, get tested immediately 
• Then, stay at home until you receive the result 
• The Ministry of Health has recommended that if your whānau hasn’t been vaccinated, please do so as soon as possible. You can book on-line at bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling 0800 28 29 26. It’s free. 

What we’re doing 

• Sunnybrae Normal School will stay open 
• We have appropriate public health measures and cleaning procedures in place 

Symptoms of COVID-19 

• A new or worsening cough 
• Sneezing and runny nose 
• A fever 
• Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste 
• Sore throat 
• Shortness of breath 

Less common symptoms include diarrhoea, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, malaise, chest pain, abdominal pain, joint pain, or confusion/irritability. For more information, go to https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/about-covid-19/covid-19-symptoms/ 

Please contact me if you have any questions via email lhurd@sunnybrae.school.nz or phone 021 361 205. 

Kind regards

Lorene Hurd

Principal

Sunnybrae Normal School