EXTREME WEATHER WARNING: Our SJF Response
As you will be aware the advance weather forecasts are for extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday next week. We are therefore writing to let you know about our plans to keep your children safe. It certainly feels strange to be sending information like this, when we are more used to snow and ice than the heat!
Obviously, all the usual 'Sun Smart' precautions will apply next week.
The children should be covered in a long-lasting and an appropriately high SPF sunscreen before leaving the house each morning. They should not bring their own sunscreen in to school. If you need special arrangements please contact us about a care plan and speak to a member of staff first thing on Monday.
Children should have their own appropriate sun hat and a water bottle with them. As always, they will have full access to as much water as they need, all day.
Clothing
Monday and Tuesday will be NON-UNIFORM days for all children.
There will be no PE on Monday and Tuesday to avoid the risks posed by dehydration and exposure to the sun.
Children should come to school wearing suitable clothing that is cooling and looser. The clothing should also protect them from the sun. Loose cotton t-shirts that cover the shoulders and tops of arms, rather than vests or polyester football shirts, for example, would be more appropriate for the conditions.
The children's footwear should cover and protect their feet, so trainers or pumps are ideal rather than open sandals and certainly no flip flops or sliders.
The Building
During this period, the children will take regular water-breaks to ensure that they remain hydrated. Classrooms and other spaces will be kept well ventilated with all windows and doors across the school remaining open to encourage airflow throughout the building. Blinds in classrooms will remain closed to try and reduce any glare.
Breaktimes & Lunchtimes
At break and lunchtimes, the children will remain either inside or under appropriate shade.
Leavers' Mass
The young people of Y6 are asked to wear their school uniform for their Leavers' Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 7.00pm on Monday 18th July 2022.
Wednesday 20th July 2022
As it is our end of year Mass of Thanksgiving on Wednesday 20th July 2022, and the weather is forecast to be less hot, the children are asked to wear their school uniform.
Thursday 21st July 2022
Our last day will continue to be a non-uniform day as planned.
After-School Clubs
There will be no after school clubs next week.
Guidance
We have been sent some guidance from the Local Authority and have used this to inform you of the way we intend to work. Should we receive further guidance we will inform you.
