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We have done a risk assessment and the classroom temperature is currently around 30 degrees.
We will be open tomorrow, but again parents may decide to keep children at home or collect them early.
This will be recorded as an exceptional circumstance.
Year 4 Assembly on Monday
Unfortunately, we have to move the assembly to 9.30am.
When we sent out tickets on Friday we thought that shortening the event would be enough to keep everyone safe, but with forecast temperatures rising further today we have no choice but to do more.
It would be unwise to have over 150 people in the school hall during the hottest part of the day and we have to remember that the children would have already had 4 hours in the heat. We cannot risk heat exhhaustion or heat stroke.
On Monday at 9.30am children will be given a special leavers tshirt to wear for the rest of the week if they wish, they will sing 2 songs and receive a fun certificate. We will have selfie frames available for parents to take photos of their children.
We know that some of you will not be able to attend at this revised time. We are truly sorry for this. We cannot control the weather and have to put everyone's safety first.
Although this doesn't make up any disappointment, we will record the assembly and broadcast it on Facebook.
We are then also offering parents and carers the additional opportunity to join their Year 4 children on Thursday at 2.15pm. They will make a small snack, play some games and receive their leaving gifts. The selfie frames will be available again. We will broadcast the gift giving on Facebook.
We have tried our best here to do the best we can in an extreme situation. We can only apologise for the timing and any upset.
Mr Kieran and the Year 4 team
Heatwave - Monday Year 4 Celebration
We are becoming increasingly concerned about the escalating temperatures forecast for Monday. 😫😫😫😫😫
We don't want to cancel the assembly, so we are asking Y4 parents if you could make 9.30am on Monday instead.
Please let us know if you would support this change of time (we realise people will have arranged work to attend in the afternoon, but it seems that it may be just too hot).
The only other alternative is Thursday, but as this is the last day we'd rather not do it then. Please let us know what you think.
Please share with other Y4 parents - especially if you know they are not on Facebook.
Thanks
In school we will:
*open windows early to let the hot air out and cooler air in
*almost close windows if the outdoor air is warmer than the indoor
*close blinds, but not block ventilation
*turn lights off
*turn electrical equipment off
*cancel outdoor PE
*have short, quiet playtimes in the shade
*make sure children have access to cold water throughout the day
Children should wear light coloured, loose clothing such as PE kit. They can bring extra drinks in with ice if you wish. They should wear sun cream and bring a sun hat.
Sports morning - Monday
We are keeping an eye on the weather - it is going to be hot!! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
Please make sure your child has suncream on when they come to school and that they have a sun hat with them. The children will be outside for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Between races, the teachers may move them to the shade if needed. They will have access to a drink - this may be in the classroom for our youngest children or with them outside for our older children. You should NOT bring drinks or ice pops etc with you for your child.
Parents of Nursery children can send the children with a drink in a named bottle - this will be available for the children in their classroom immediately after the races. (They will also have access to water and milk)
Please note that for KS2, who are outside during the hottest part of the day, we may reduce the number of races to keep them safe in the heat.
If you are coming to watch, please be aware that there isn't any shade where the races are taking place, so please think about keeping yourselves and younger siblings safe in the sun and heat.
Here's hoping for a fun morning!!!