We're almost back!

Hey there Room 5ers. Where have you all been? I've been up in Rangiora staying with my mum. It was great to be amongst family and have a good nights sleep and not have to boil water.

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The good news is I was in school today and it's looking great. Our good ol' wooden school has stood up well and our magnificent field, that looked after us 2 weeks ago, has no liquefaction. Builders are in doing minor repairs tomorrow and if Civil Defence gives the all ok, Wairakei will be open for business on Wednesday 9th March.

If Civil Defence gives clearance, the school will start at the normal time of 8:50 on Wednesday. At 8:45 there will be a coffee brewing for parents in the lounge room next to the office. All parents and caregivers welcome.

We must all bring a bottle of boiled water, that has been boiled for at least 3 mins, to school. This is important as the chlorine will not kill all the bugs. The water at school, like the rest of Christchurch,  cannot be drunk.

We're also having a shared lunch at 12:30 where parents and caregivers can come and eat with us. We will also be eating with our buddy class, Room 9.

You will receive a text and/or email from the school confirming the opening of the school so fingers crossed I'll see you Wednesday.

Be prepared. Make your lunch, get your water ready and have a good nights sleep!

Ka Kite
Mr Lynch.