Some students are being allowed to head home early today as Jersey schools prepare for temperatures to soar to up to 34°C.
The latest forecast shows highs of 34°C on Monday, before increasing to 38°C on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
The government’s Children, Young People, Education and Skills department confirmed that individual headteachers will decide whether their specific school makes any changes in response to the hot weather this week.
A statement from the department said: “We have issued guidance to support schools during these conditions, and schools will communicate directly with parents and carers about any changes.
“We remain in communication with all schools regarding their operational plans during the hot weather.
“If a school needs to adjust their normal routine, then this will be communicated directly to parents through their usual channels.”
Victoria College will be letting pupils go at 1pm, alongside Samares School, which will also let children leave early.
Grainville School will be closing at 1.10pm today, with buses provided to accommodate the change.
Bus services to Mont à l’Abbé School were cancelled this morning, although the school remains open. Parents are invited to collect their children anytime from 12pm if they have concerns about how their children will cope in the afternoon heat.
Similarly, Plat Douet School will remain open all day, but parents are encouraged to collect their children anytime from midday if they can due to “limited shaded areas” available outside.
Students at Grainville, Les Quennevais, and Beaulieu have been encouraged to wear their PE kits to school.
D’Auvergne, Springfield, and La Moye primary schools will also stay open as usual – with children encouraged to wear their PE kits, wear sun cream and hats, and bring water bottles to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Le Rocquier School is continuing with activities week and Project Trident placements.
Hautlieu remains open as usual, but the school’s annual sports day – which was due to take place tomorrow – has been cancelled due to extreme heat.
Cheeky Monkeys Nursery is asking for parents to send their children to nursery with swim nappies as well as regular nappies for extra water-based play in the warm weather.
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