Dear Parents/Caregivers/Whānau
I am writing to let you know that two of Burnside High Schools’ classroom blocks, I and J block, will close after the school’s board received draft detailed seismic assessments revealing that both buildings are below the minimum level of earthquake rating required under the New Build Standard (NBS).
Consequently, the whole school will close tomorrow Thursday March 21 and Friday March 22 to allow time to reconfigure the school and then reopen on Monday March 25 with new timetables and teaching locations. Our staff have been busy working on the accommodation plan for our students given I and J block consist of 24 classrooms – nearly a quarter of our teaching spaces.
We appreciate that this is very short notice and will be disruptive for some families. Please accept our apologies for this. The school’s priority is the safety of our students and staff.
Please find attached a Parents/Caregiver/ Whānau Information Update.
https://bit.ly/BHS_Caregiver_and_Whānau_Info
Should you require any further information or have any questions please contact principal@burnside.school.nz.
Again, apologies for the very short notice we have given you. These are extraordinary circumstances.
Warm regards
Scott Haines
Principal/Tumuaki
