โ ๏ธ๐ฅต Extreme Heat Update
Mr J Sharp
Year 5 cooling down this afternoon
Hello everyone
Here is a quick update on the extreme heat today. It has been quite a challenge, with 34 degrees in the shade and 32 degrees in some upstairs classrooms this afternoon, but we think weโve coped pretty well under the extreme circumstances.
Some very important reminders about tomorrow:
Children to come into school IN UNIFORM for the Year 6 Bible Presentation in church.
Children to bring a change of clothes for after the service (as today - bright, cotton based shorts and t-shirts).
HATS. There were not many children wearing hats today. It isnโt just for protecting their skin from the sun, it is to protect their heads from overheating.
SUNSCREEN. Please ensure your child applies it before school, and they can then bring it with them to reapply.
WATER BOTTLES. We need the children drinking regularly through the day in these temperatures, and in some cases we can not keep the classroom temperatures down. Please ensure they come into school with a full water bottle which they can then refill throughout the day.
We have created cooling stations on both sides of the school where the children can walk through mist zones, which they have certainly enjoyed, but they do need to keep covered and keep drinking. I think some children have been confused as to why they canโt play in the sunshine, and also why they canโt run around as usual, so if you could reinforce the message about the importance of preventing overheating, that would be very helpful.
It is supposed to be even hotter tomorrow, and from earlier on in the day.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Mr J Sharp
Head Teacher