13 February 2018
BOP parents should keep in contact with schools, early learning services
The Ministry advises parents in the Bay of Plenty to keep in contact with schools and early learning centres this
morning following severe weather that forced five schools and three ECEs across the country to close yesterday.
The latest information we have is that the Bay of Plenty, and Opotiki in particular, that has been most severely
impacted by this weather.
The best information will come from schools and early learning services themselves as they make decisions this morning.
Parents are advised to check school or early childhood service websites or Facebook pages or contact them directly.
Yesterday’s school closures were:
Opotiki College, Te Kura o Torere, Kutarere School, Mangorei School and Mapua School.
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Yesterday’s ECE closures were:
Opotiki Community Childcare Centre, Opotiki Rose Garden Preschool and Te Pou Oranga ō Whakatohea ECE
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