23/6 13:30pm You will be aware that the Met Office has issued a Red Warning for Extreme Heat covering Port Talbot and the surrounding areas over the next few days. Forecast temperatures are expected to exceed 37°C in the shade, with significantly higher temperatures possible in direct sunlight.
We have been monitoring the situation closely and have considered a range of measures to reduce the risks associated with these exceptional conditions. Following this assessment, we have taken the decision to close the school building on Wednesday and Thursday and move to online learning for all year groups.
Pupils will be expected to engage with online learning from home. Secondary phase teachers will set work on Satchel and will be available during lesson times to provide support through Teams. Primary phase pupils will receive information about learning arrangements through DoJo.
This approach will allow pupils to continue their learning while remaining safe during the period of extreme heat.
Transition activities scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday have been postponed and will be rearranged with our partner primary schools. Work experience placements will continue where appropriate, as employers will have undertaken their own risk assessments and implemented any necessary control measures.
At present, the Year 11 Prom will go ahead as planned. Should this position change, we will contact families directly.
