Dear Parents and Carers,

 

I am writing to clarify the arrangements for this week due to the extreme heat warning which has been issued by the Met Office.

 

Firstly - It will come as no surprise that I have taken the decision to postpone the junior school sports day. Ironically the infant sports day was postponed only last week due to rain, now the junior one is being postponed due to excessive heat! We hope to try again on Friday 3^rd July.

 

Secondly - We have been provided with some guidance by the DfE for hot weather and heatwaves, to ensure all children remain safe, comfortable and well hydrated. Neither of the main school buildings has air conditioning, only the community room does – but not enough space for 500 children!

To help manage this unusual situation:

• Children do not need to wear school uniform. We suggest they wear clothing which is light and airy, preferably no strappy tops (as they will be outside at some point and more prone to being sun burnt) and ensure they have a sun hat. (Infant children are provided with one)
• Ensure your child has sun cream, with high sun protection factors, applied before they come to school.
• Inform us if your child has a medical condition which may be affected by the heat.
• Sunglasses and hand-held fans are not brought into school as they can be a safety issue when out playing.

In school we will:

• Be ensuring that all classrooms are well ventilated, with fans on where possible.
• Hold PE lessons either in the morning, or, in the school hall during the hottest parts of the day and they will have reduced impact activities.
• Ensure children will be having regular drink breaks to ensure they stay well hydrated.
• Modify lessons as necessary
• Issue guidance to all staff on heat related medical conditions in children so they can look out for signs and address them quickly.
• Ensure children have access to shaded areas at lunchtimes and playtimes, if they so wish.
• If parents so wish, they can collect their child at 1.30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from their usual collection points If you would like your child to finish early please complete the permission form.    Early Finish Permision Form – Fill out form
• Any children not being collected at 1.30 will remain at school until usual end of day.
• Please note all after school clubs will be cancelled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

 

Year 6 Induction Day

Please note – The Vyne Induction Day on Thursday has been cancelled, so year 6 children are expected to attend school as usual but can be collected early as mentioned above.

 

BPSM

Children involved in the BPSM concert will be expected to attend the full day rehearsal as planned, tomorrow, however they do not need to wear school uniform for the rehearsal, but they will for the performance in the evening.