Key dates reminder
26 March Alert Level 4 commenced
28 March School holidays begin
10 – 14 April Easter including the Tuesday after Easter
15 April Term 2 begins (through distance learning)
22 April Current date for ending of lockdown period
27 April ANZAC Day observed
Key lockdown messages from the Prime Minister (Select Committee Media Briefing 25 March)
· If the virus is left unchecked it will have an unacceptable toll on New Zealanders
· Staying at home will break the chain and save lives
· Breaking the rules could risk someone close to you
· if the rules are not complied with, this could risk the lock down period being extended or could risk the virus being spread to thousands
· Success will not be instant. The benefit of actions taken today will not be felt for many days to come. People need to expect the numbers to continue rising, because they will. Modelling indicates that New Zealand could have several thousand cases before today’s measures have an impact. However, if everyone sticks to the rules there will be change over time
· Act like you have COVID-19. Every move you make could be a risk to someone else. That is how New Zealanders must collectively think now
· All New Zealanders are urged to be calm, be kind, stay at home
· if people have no explanation of why they are outside the Police will remind them of their obligations and can take enforcement actions if they feel it is necessary
· New Zealanders will want to do the right thing. The Government is being as clear as they can on the guidance and Police will be working with people to help them understand
· Government’s goal is to keep people connected to their employer through the wage subsidy, and said if that was not happening then they have the backup mechanism of the welfare system
· In regard to those overseas - even under the most difficult of circumstances - New Zealand is their home.
Routines
You will understand the importance of routine for your family. If your routine has been shaken up, like you’re now working from home, it’s good to structure your time. Routines are reassuring, and promote health and physical wellbeing. The below timetable (targeted at children) could be something your household adapts to use over the next weeks. A school holiday version will likely look a little different, but some form of routine will still be important as we go through the lockdown period.
Daily Schedule
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Before 9:00am
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Wake up
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Eat breakfast, make your bed, get dressed, put any dirty clothes in the laundry
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9:00-10:00
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Morning walk
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Family walk with the dog, bike ride,
Yoga if it’s raining
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10:00-11:00
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Learning at home
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School-led learning or Sudoku, books, flash cards, study guide, journal etc
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11:00-12:00
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Creative time
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Legos, magnatiles, drawing, crafting, play music, cook or bake etc.
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12:00 pm
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Lunch :)
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12:30
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Helping at home
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# wipe all kitchen tables and chairs
# wipe all door handles, light switches and desk tops
# wipe both bathrooms - sinks and toilets
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1:00-2:30
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Quiet time
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Reading, puzzles, nap, radio NZ stories
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2:30-4:00
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Learning at home
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School-led learning or iPad games, Prodigy, Educational show
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4:00-5:00
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Afternoon fresh air
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Bikes, walk the dog, play outside
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5:00-6:00
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Dinner :)
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6:00-8:00
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Free TV time
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Kids shower time
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8:00
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Bedtime
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All kids
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9:00pm
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Bedtime
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All kids who follow the daily schedule & don’t fight
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*Adapted from a resource developed by Jessica McHale Photography
Wellbeing for all
We have information focused on wellbeing and supporting a child’s learning at home for parents, caregivers and whānau. It may also be useful for teachers. This resource adds to the information we have previously provided supporting conversations with children about COVID-19 - http://education.govt.nz/school/health-safety-and-wellbeing/pastoral-care-and-wellbeing/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-coronavirus/.
Further information to support wellbeing