COVID -19 confirmed case.

By Sara Quelch | Posted: Wednesday February 23, 2022

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Kia ora koutou

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. The student was at Balmacewen Intermediate School from Monday 21st - Tuesday 22nd February.

If you haven't been notified by email that your child has been identified as a contact. Your child can still come to school, so long as they are well, not identified as a close contact and not awaiting the results of a covid test.

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

  • 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

  • Balmacewen Intermediate 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 office@balmacewen.school.nz or squelch@balmacewen.school.nz if you have any questions.

Noho ora mai

Sara Quelch

Deputy Principal

Balmacewen Intermediate School