Nelson Weekly - 22 June 2022

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Wednesday 22 June 2022

Covid closes classrooms

KATE RUSSELL

A surge of Covid-19 and winter illnesses among teaching staff has forced some Nelson secondary schools to send students home to learn, or even close. Nayland College has moved all

Year 10 students to online learning this week, and all students are to stay at home tomorrow, due to 18 teachers being away sick. “Most of which will be Covid-19,” says principal Daniel Wilson. “We are particularly down in deans and senior leaders at the

moment and some learning areas have been hit hard.” Daniel says that Covid-19 continues to cause problems for the college, and some learning areas have become compromised. “I also need to be mindful of the impact on all staff as they cover

Covid-19 absences whilst trying to manage their own health. “We are hoping that an additional day at home will help us manage the school through until the end of term.” He says many staff, as well as students, are “exhausted”.

“I am aware of at least three staff who are suffering from longCovid. Some have returned to work and then had to take additional sick leave.” Daniel adds that it has been

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Beachgoers get wet for Hospice - More than 100 people braved the cold for the Spa World Mid-winter Swim at Tāhunanui Beach on Sunday. The fundraiser for Nelson Tasman Hospice offered games and a warm-up before people cooled down in the tide. Ice blocks and hot milo was served post-swim with spot prizes up for grabs too. Pictured from left is Luanne Annable, Christina Hucker and Ngaire Witte; also known as the ‘Beach Babes’, George Lewis, Taila Harvey and Blake Chadwick and one of the many who dressed up for the occasion. Photos: Sara Hollyman.

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