SCHOOLS in Bromsgrove are undertaking measures to help students during the current heatwave.
It comes after the Met Office issued an amber warning for Tuesday and a rare red warning for extreme heat on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures could rise as high as 37°C and 39°C respectively on those days.
North Bromsgrove High School
At North Bromsgrove High School, students can wear their PE kit instead of school uniform. There will be no assemblies or practical PE lessons and all detentions have been cancelled.
Students will be encouraged to use shaded areas of the school site during break and lunchtime.
The hall will be open during social times as it has an air-handling system and provides a cooler indoor space.
Some lessons will be relocated to cooler areas of the school.
Year 10 end of year assessments will continue to go ahead as planned, but will take place in the mornings, during the cooler part of the day.
A North Bromsgrove High School spokesperson said they would also be grateful for parents’ support in ensuring that students come to school prepared for the weather:
“Students should apply sun cream before arriving at school.
“Students should bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
“Students may wear a cap for this week – only if they wish.”
South Bromsgrove High School
South has made similar arrangements to North.
Students can wear the South PE kit (the official school top and shorts) rather than uniform if they prefer.
If pupils do wear uniform, they do not need to wear a blazer.
They have also urged students to stay hydrated by bringing a refillable water bottle – water stations are available throughout the school.
And they are urged to apply sun cream before coming to school and bring a cap or sun hat if they want.
Parents are urged to check with their children’s schools to see what extreme heat measures are being introduced.
