First Day Back for Schools Under the Red Light Setting w/ Stephen Lethbridge: February 1, 2022.mp3

The majority of schools opened for the first time this year under the red setting of the Traffic Light System across New Zealand. Due to the current Omicron outbreak, there have been many concerns from both educators and parents alike regarding the safety of children at school. The government has required schools to have proper ventilation systems indoors and for all students year 4 and above to wears masks in class. However, many are still questioning if these precautions are enough. Emily Bell spoke to the principal of Point Chevalier School and President of the Auckland Primary Principal Association Stephen Lethbridge about the logitsitcs of opening schools during the Omicron outbreak.