Guidance and Health support during the Isolation Period

 He waka eke noa

 Our OHS school community is very much together even though we are physically distanced. Our Prime Minister has given us clear instructions about what we must do to stop the spread of COVID-19. Although you have to isolate within your home; we want you to know we are here to support and help you to get through this tough time. Here are some things you can do to help yourself and your whanau:

 

KEEP CONNECTED

supporting each other is really important it helps us feel safer, less stressed and less anxious and there are lots of ways of doing it without leaving the house.

KEEP UP ROUTINES

or make new ones. Routines help anchor you, provide structure and establish some predictability to combat the uncertainty.

FIND WAYS TO BE ACTIVE EVERYDAY

Make time to do something active every day for at least 30 minutes. This will help burn off stress hormones, keep your immune system strong and your mind sharp.

FIND WAYS TO CONNECT WITH NATURE

Getting outside will make it easier for you to feel calm and connected to the bigger world than the one coronavirus would have us live in.

FIND WAYS TO NOTICE THE GOOD THINGS

Notice the beauty in the world around you. Take time to feel the warmth of the sun, breathe in the fresh air and think about the things and the people you are grateful for. Take time to say thank you. Take time to give compliments.

LIMIT YOUR INFORMATION INTAKE

Pick one source you can trust (like the Ministry of Health’s website) and check it once a day. Information overload will feed anxiety and negative feelings.

BE KIND

to yourself, your whanau and the people in your community. He waka eke noa.

 

The Guidance and Health team are still here to support you. Here are the are the best ways to get in touch with us:

 

Our school counsellors are available to all students by phone, txt or via email.

The Counsellors phone number is: 021 223 5049

 Call or txt your name, who you would like to get in touch with you and how you would like them to do it.

 

You can also contact your counsellors by emailing: Sue Walsh swalsh@ohs.school.nz

                                                                                       Mary O’Malley momalley@ohs.school.nz

                                                                                       Claire Brown cbrown@ohs.school.nz                   

 

We will answer these emails within 24 hours.

 

If you need to talk to someone urgently you can free txt or call 1737 anytime (24/7) and talk directly to a trained counsellor.

 

Our school nurses and doctor continue to be available to help with any student health needs - questions, concerns and medication. You can reach them by txt, phone or email and they will contact you to discuss how they can best help you - no problem is too big or too small - please ask.

 

The nurses phone number is:  021845672

Or you can email:   Sheryl Cox   scox@ohs.school.nz

                             Marian Stevens mstevens@ohs.school.nz