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Perseverance pays off for Manaaki scholar
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wai Lwin Thaw from Myanmar is happy to make it to graduation after navigating extra English language tests, COVID-19 border closures, and a military coup.
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Study highlights key role of COVID-19 boosters in preventing serious illness
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Analysis of health data for 5.3 million Kiwis shows vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 infection drops significantly after six months, highlighting the importance of booster shots.
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Principal’s Message – Mid Term 3, 2024
- Wellington High School
- There has been a lot of sickness circulating in our community this winter. Perhaps we are not as good at protecting each other as we were a few years ago when COVID forced us into better practices around sickness and going to school/work. I was afflicted by a nasty bug that knocked me off my […]
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Principal’s Message – Mid Term 3, 2024
- Wellington High School
- There has been a lot of sickness circulating in our community this winter. Perhaps we are not as good at protecting each other as we were a few years ago when COVID forced us into better practices around sickness and going to school/work. I was afflicted by a nasty bug that knocked me off my […]
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Was the ‘Team of Five Million’ a myth?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The 'Team of Five Million' catchphrase may have helped rally support for a united response to COVID-19, but analysis of how we voted in the 2020 general election concludes it couldn't cut through existing social divides.
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Kiwi-made Covid-19 booster vaccine offers 100% protection in preclinical study
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A preclinical study evaluating a Kiwi-made Covid-19 vaccine has shown that it's safe and highly effective, making it a promising booster vaccine candidate.
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COVID-19 impacts worse for Māori, Pasifika and disabled people, study finds
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Research highlights barriers to healthcare and higher rates of financial stress for populations already significantly disadvantaged.
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Coronavirus Update
- Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
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Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, Marsden Avenue, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Notice | COVID Update 12 September 2022
- South Wellington Intermediate School
- New long-term strategy for COVID-19 You’ll be aware that New Zealand will move to a new, long-term approach to COVID-19. These changes have been made based on public health advice and reflect high levels of immunity and declining case numbers across New Zealand.This new approach … The post Notice | COVID Update 12 September 2022 appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School.
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South Wellington Intermediate School, 30, Waripori Street, Berhampore, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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NCEA changes due to COVID-19 for 2022
- Wellington High School
- As you may have seen in the news the Minister of Education announced changes to NCEA that recognise the impact of students and teacher absences due to COVID-19 and other winter illnesses have had on teaching, learning and assessment this year. In 2022, students will be entitled to 1 Learning Recognition Credit (LRC) for every […]
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Cancelled culture comes back: the Edinburgh Festival turns 75
- Victoria University of Wellington
- International festival is alive and well after two years of pandemic disruption, writes Sarah Thomasson.
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Mandatory Mask wearing indoors
- Saint Marys College
- Ensuring the continued safety of our community is paramount. Mask wearing has been proven to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. From 25 July, St Mary’s College is mandating mask wearing indoors for all students and staff.
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St Mary's College, Guildford Terrace, Paekākā, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Notice | Mask Wearing Update | July 22
- South Wellington Intermediate School
- You may have seen a lot of information about mask use at school in the media this week. The Government has changed its position on this and is asking for schools to implement a mask use policy for staff and students. With this in mind, … The post Notice | Mask Wearing Update | July 22 appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School.
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South Wellington Intermediate School, 30, Waripori Street, Berhampore, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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School Board Karere June 21 | Mask Wearing Update
- South Wellington Intermediate School
- This update covers the BOT’s recent decision to continue mandatory mask use until the end of the school day, July 8. See full update here. The post School Board Karere June 21 | Mask Wearing Update appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School.
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South Wellington Intermediate School, 30, Waripori Street, Berhampore, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Tackling air quality and COVID-19 in the classroom
- Victoria University of Wellington
- How can teachers deal with classroom 'fug' and COVID-19 this winter? Louise Starkey and Michael Donn explain.
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School Board Karere | June 8 – Mask wearing update
- South Wellington Intermediate School
- This update from our School Board covers the board’s decision that all students and staff who are able to do so will be required to wear masks while inside the buildings. Visitors to the school will also need to be compliant with our current mask-wearing … The post School Board Karere | June 8 – Mask wearing update appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School.
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South Wellington Intermediate School, 30, Waripori Street, Berhampore, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Fourth in the World from the lounge
- College Sport Wellington
- Of the many strange ways people passed time during Covid lockdowns, surely one of the most bizzare was Elle Kane practising aerobics on a golf course.
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Covid health measures in Term 2
- Kilbirnie School
- At the start of term 2 we ask that all adults continue to: • Wear a face covering at all times when entering a Kilbirnie School building.
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Kilbirnie School, 72, Hamilton Road, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Beth Strickland: The Silver lining
- The Learning Connexion
- The first Covid-19 lockdown was a catalyst for change for Wellington artist Beth Strickland.
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The Learning Connexion, Eastern Hutt Road, Pomare, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, 5011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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More support needed for people with COVID-19, preliminary survey results show
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Study flags gaps in healthcare and social services for people with COVID-19.
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The overwork pandemic
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Ashley Bloomfield's resignation highlights the risks of burnout on the COVID-19 front line, writes Dougal Sutherland.
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Te Herenga Waka takes an alternative approach to Graduation ceremonies
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The University is taking an alternative approach to the May graduation ceremonies due to COVID-19 restriction uncertainty.
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Why are some so keen to ditch COVID-19 protections?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- We’re not out of the COVID woods yet, so we need to keep doing things that reduce the virus' spread, writes Dougal Sutherland.
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CSW Stakeholder Update, 4 April 2022 – Changes to Gathering Limits Vaccine Passes for Secondary School Sport
- College Sport Wellington
- Dear students, staff, family members, partners and supporters of College Sport Wellington, Ahead of the Government’s removal of the Vaccine Pass requirement from the COVID Protection Framework tonight and the recent changes made to gathering limits, please be advised of the following for College Sport Wellington sanctioned events and competitions: Vaccine Passes are no longer […] The post CSW Stakeholder Update, 4 April 2022 – Changes to Gathering Limits Vaccine Passes for Secondary School Sport appeared first on College Sport Wellington.
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ERO Project: Have your say
- Wellington High School
- ERO Project: Have Your Say Wellington High School is participating in an ERO project looking at the quality and inclusivity of education provision for disabled learners. It also looks at how schools are supporting these learners during the COVID disruptions. This project focuses on students who need teaching adaptations and/or individual support to access schooling […]
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Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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PhD research promotes new path for COVID-19 vaccines
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Research by a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PhD graduate has taken important strides towards a new category of vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.
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Jude Sneddon – Take Sport and Make It Better
- College Sport Wellington
- Story courtesy of College Sport Media “Before Covid, sport was a given, training on Tuesday and Thursday with a game on Saturday. Now everything is up in the air and opportunities are more limited. Sport is the most fun you can have while putting in a lot of effort, that’s what I love about it, […] The post Jude Sneddon – Take Sport and Make It Better appeared first on College Sport Wellington.
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Maria Galatescu – On The Move
- College Sport Wellington
- Story courtesy of College Sport Media Despite the disruption of COVID-19 Maria Galatescu is on the move.
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CSW Stakeholder Update, 25 February – Changes to COVID Protection Framework Rules for School Sport (Vaccine Passes and Gathering Limits)
- College Sport Wellington
- Dear students, staff, family members, partners and supporters of College Sport Wellington, This morning COVID Response (and Education) Minister Chris Hipkins has announced that vaccine passes will no longer be required for inter-school sport.
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COVID-19 fears are different for everyone, so listen
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Listening to other people's stories is a powerful way to unite people, and instead of belittling anxieties as illogical, addressing fears with understanding can help us design responses which enable all people to experience security in uncertain times, says Associate Professor Mary Breheny.
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