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Auckland Grammar headmaster defends decision to open, despite Ministry of Education advice

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 13 Feb 2023, 6:37pm
Tim O'Connor is the headmaster of Auckland Grammar, one of the country's biggest schools. (Photo / NZ Herald)
Tim O'Connor is the headmaster of Auckland Grammar, one of the country's biggest schools. (Photo / NZ Herald)

Auckland Grammar headmaster defends decision to open, despite Ministry of Education advice

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 13 Feb 2023, 6:37pm

It's understood only one school opened in Auckland today.

Auckland Grammar ignored Ministry of Education advice to close, instead opening from 9am until 2pm with reduced breaks.

Headmaster Tim O'Connor says that was based on information the weather would worsen about 3pm.

He says Covid-19 has created a habit of school closures - which sends a subconscious message to students and parents that education doesn't matter.

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