COVID ALERT – Papatoetoe Intermediate School

Friday 10 December 2021 7.25 pm

Kia Ora

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 Papatoetoe Intermediate School on Monday 6th December 2021. 

Your child has not been identified as a contact. You 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 
• 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 

• 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. 

Noho ora mai 

Pauline Cornwell
Principal
Papatoetoe Intermediate School
0211151462