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School Information

Inclement Weather Procedures

Inclement Weather Procedures

Please refer to the severe weather procedures on the ESF website.

 

In the event of inclement weather, the following general arrangements will apply, and appropriate public announcements will be made. 

 

For the most up-to-date information, please check the school website, the student's school email inbox, and parent messages on the ESF App.

 

To help us manage the situation efficiently, we kindly ask that you refrain from calling the school during periods of inclement weather, as our phone lines can become overwhelmed. This allows our staff to focus on implementing school procedures and communicating updates effectively.

 

Rainstorm Warning System

Action to be taken

AMBER

Understanding Hong Kong's Rainstorm Warning System - Amber, Red, and Black  Signals

School will operate as normal

RED OR BLACK

Understanding Hong Kong's Rainstorm Warning System - Amber, Red, and Black  Signals      Understanding Hong Kong's Rainstorm Warning System - Amber, Red, and Black  Signals

Before the start of school

All schools will close for the whole day. If the warning is raised at the time your child sets off for school (s)he should stay at home.

 

After students have set off for school, but before the commencement of school

Schools will accept students who arrive until any further decisions are made for them to return home safely.

 

 When classes are in session

Schools continue until the end of normal hours and students are retained until conditions are safe for them to return home

 

The rainstorm warning system follows the alerts issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.

Signal

Action to be taken

Hoisting of No.1 Signal

My Little Observatory

All schools will operate as normal

Hoisting of No.3 Signal

My Little Observatory

All primary and secondary schools will operate as normal, unless advised otherwise

Hoisting of No.8 Signal and above:

 

My Little Observatory

The school will provide asynchronous work for students.  Asynchronous learning can be accessed via your child's Google Classrooms.

Period 1 work will appear no later than 9.30am and all other lessons will then follow.

 

Please note: Personal safety is paramount. Students and staff must adhere to any physical or psychological threats first. There will be no consequences for students as a result of not being able to log on during a bad weather day through no fault of their own.

Lowering to No. 1 Signal or lowering of all signals:

My Little Observatory

All schools will resume with the following session.

 

The tropical cyclone signals listed above are based on official alerts issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.

Public Examinations Arrangements During Inclement Weather

  • The school cannot cancel a public examination, the Hong Kong Examination Authority will inform us when they make this decision. The school's examination officer will then communicate this.
  • If the Red Rain signal is hoisted, students and parents should check the school website, their emails and SMS messages to keep updated on the situation. You should assume that the examination is on unless there is an announcement to the contrary or the Typhoon signal No. 8 is hoisted.
  • If in any doubt about an exam, you are invited to call us.

Sporting Activities Arrangements During Inclement Weather

 

 

Guidelines for Outdoor Activities in Varying Air Quality Conditions

Each school will base its API readings on the nearest appropriate API station. General stations should be used if the nearest station is a roadside station and microclimatic factors would suggest a different reading.  If in the future, schools manage to obtain on-site API meters then these readings will be used instead.

 

The guidelines for HK API are as follows:

 

Air Quality Health Index

(AQHI)

Action

(AQHI) >7

Consider modifying activities based upon the needs of individuals.

Reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities.

Special attention to students with heart or respiratory illnesses (e.g asthmatics).

(AQHI) >8 The activity will be cancelled unless an alternative indoor provision is available.

 

Where the coach or activity leader is uncertain about marginal decisions related to weather or air pollution, they should seek advice from the WIS appointed representative named in the service contract to support decision making and risk mitigation. If in doubt err on the side of caution.

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