Dear Parent and Carers
Re: Met Office Weather Warning Extreme Heat
You will be aware the Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for our region for extreme heat for this Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Therefore pupils should:
- wear their PE kit to school next week.
- bring a cap or hat to wear outdoors.
- apply high protection factor sun cream before coming to school, and bring it with them so they can reapply during the day.
- bring a refillable water bottle.
If your child has a medical condition which may put them at greater risk of developing heat stress, heat exhaustion or skin damage, please inform your child’s Head of Year.
The Met office weather warning for parts of England over these three days is a red weather warning (danger to life). This is not the case for our region at the time of writing this letter. If the situation changes, I will of course update you of this and the consequences of this for school.
We have cancelled our school walk on Tuesday next week.
The advice from Welsh Government during extreme heat to protect yourselves and others is:
- Stay hydrated – drinking water is vital as your body loses more fluid in higher temperatures.
- Plan ahead and stay in the shade – it is best to avoid the hottest part of the day between midday and 3pm and avoid doing strenuous outdoor activities between these times.
- Wear sunglasses and sun protection – sunscreens or sun blocks will help to prevent sunburn.
- To keep your home cool, turn off non-essential lights and electrical equipment and keep rooms shaded by closing blinds and curtains.
- Do not leave young children, elderly people or pets in parked cars as temperatures inside can soar.
- While the temptation to cool off may be high, be careful around open water including rivers and lakes and supervise children.
- Wear loose fitting clothing and a hat if outdoors.
- If you are worried about any symptoms related to heat visit the NHS 111 website - 111.wales.nhs.uk - to check your symptoms or call 111 for advice.
Thank you for your support.
Miss Collins
Headteacher