Welcome to Motueka High School

Motueka High School has much to offer you. We are a community school of approximately 630 students serving Motueka township and the surrounding district. Our size is our strength and we pride ourselves in the knowledge that we know all of the students in our school, care about them as individuals and work hard to help them to achieve their goals.

2010 Enrolments

Please download a copy of the enrolment form here. This needs to be accompanied to the school with a copy of your child's birth certificate.

Feel free to contact the office to arrange a visit to the school or an appointment with the Year 9 Deans.

We are looking forward to an exciting 2010!

Our Mission Statement

To prepare students for their future by providing a balanced education that encourages the full development of each student within a caring environment and in partnership with the community.

Measles Outbreaks

The Ministry of Health has asked schools to advise parents and caregivers that there has been a rapid rise in the number of measles cases this year. Please check that immunisations are up-to-date. The Ministry requires students who have no proven immunity to measles (through immunisation or previous exposure) to be sent home if there is a measles outbreak in their class. Immunisation is free. Once immunised, 90 to 95 per cent of people are protected from measles.

You can get more information on measles from http://www.moh.govt.nz/immunisation, http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/1966/0087/latest/DLM24238.html.

You can also call the Immunisation Advisory Centre 0800 IMMUNE (0800 466 863) or go to IMAC website http://www.immune.org.nz.

H1N1 : SWINE FLU - July 2009 Update

The Ministry of Health also reminds us to keep an eye on students and children with underlying health conditions, such as asthma. These children are particularly susceptible to the virus. It's important that schools take early action and call parents or caregivers of children who show symptoms. Ask parents to keep them at home until they're fully recovered.

H1N1 : SWINE FLU

• 23 June 2009
• Dear Staff / Parents / Caregivers
• As you are aware the Ministry of Health is providing information on the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu health issue.
• It is important that we keep you informed of how the School is dealing with the issue. We work closely with the local Public Health Office.
• The Minister of Health announced this morning that New Zealand is transitioning to a "manage it" phase in its Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu strategy.
• This means that it is unlikely that schools will be advised to close if they have suspected or confirmed cases, unless they are in an area still in the containment phase. The Ministry of Health advises that there is no need for any restrictions on people returning to work, school or their early childhood service after an overseas trip, unless they have symptoms.
• Gatherings such as parent teacher evenings, sports tournaments can continue, with the usual precautions:
• - Students or staff with symptoms should stay at home in line with normal practice.
• - Hygiene measures should continue including hand washing before and after eating, keeping hands away from mouths, and covering mouths when coughing or sneezing.
• - Care should be taken that students who have particular medical conditions or who are susceptible to infection avoid contact with people who have symptoms.
• Motueka High School is currently collecting information on your child’s travel plans for the July holidays.
• Please advise the School if you are:
• * Intending to travel overseas in the July holidays; the countries you will visit, including any stopovers or transits
• * Intending to host overseas visitors in your home; their country of origin and the countries they have visited en route to New Zealand.
• We would discourage any plans to travel overseas to countries of high risk unless travel is already booked.
• The Ministry of Health has made some suggestions regarding people returning to New Zealand from affected areas overseas.
• IF YOU ARE WELL THE RECOMMENDATION IS TO CARRY ON AS NORMAL.
• However, after travelling, the School will consider each case individually and may take the following action:
• EVEN IF YOU ARE WELL
• You may be asked to remain at home for up to one week of school if:
• 1. You are returning from a high risk area.
• 2. You are returning from a country that has a significant number of suspected cases of swine flu.
• If you have been to the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Australia and ARE UNWELL within
• 7 days of return or have been in contact (within 2 metres) with someone who has been to
• these areas in the last two weeks and they are unwell, please:
• * Stay home, phone your doctor (do not go to your doctor) and telephone the School’s Attendance Officer on 5289050 (Press 1).
• * Contact the Nelson Public Health Office on 546 1537.
• You will then receive further instructions.
• IF THE SCHOOL IS DIRECTED TO CLOSE BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE –
• * Your child will be sent home and asked to remain at home. Appropriate steps will be taken to ensure all students arrive home safely..
• * Staff will be sent home.
• SOME GENERAL INFORMATION
• The symptoms of flu are:
• * Sudden onset of illness
• * Fever about 38OC
• * Fatigue and muscle pains
• * Runny nose/cough/sore throat
• * In some cases vomiting and diarrhoea.
• The following are the most important steps to prevent flu spreading. They are:
• * Regularly and thoroughly washing and drying your hands.
• * Covering coughs and sneezes. Dispose of tissues in a covered, lined rubbish bin.
• * Stay a metre away from sick people where possible.
• Up to date information can be accessed via the World Health Organisation website www.who.int or the Health Helpline – 0800 611 116
• We will notify you of any changes to this information. Please contact us if you have any concerns or queries.
• Yours sincerely
• Marieann Keenan
• Acting Principal

Sculpture

It's not too late to be a sponsor for our beautiful new Tim Wraight sculpture. It has been designed for the front of the school to enhance the new entrance and to reflect our school’s values.

There are three different levels of sponsorship available, for business or individuals:

1) $100, for which your name will be included with 9 others on a plaque;
2) $500, for which two names will be listed on the plaque;
3) and $1000 for which a plaque will be installed solely with your name.

if you are interested, please contact the school’s Executive Officer, Mary Wilson, 03 528 9050, or email marybw@motuekahigh.school.nz.

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Grey Street, Motueka, 7120
South Island, New Zealand

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