Shenton Primary School

 Dear Parents/Carers, 

    Please find below some USEful information to help us all cope in the heat.

High Temperatures

The hot weather is already here and  temperatures are set to rise even higher in the next couple of days. 

To help your child cope at school, they should wear light, loose fitting clothes.   Bright colours reflect the heat so try to avoid sending your child dressed in too much black.  Also a reminder that black abaya's are not part of school uniform,   They should also wear a hat and bring their water bottle with them. You could also apply sunscreen before you bring your child to school. 

We will continue to monitor the temperatures through the rest of this term, and if we feel it is too hot for the children to play outside we will keep them inside during the lunchtime play times.

Heat Exhaustion

When temperatures are so high there is a risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke especially for the very young, pregnant and elderly people.  Please look out for the following symptoms:

• a headache
• dizziness and confusion
• loss of appetite and feeling sick
• excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin
• cramps in the arms, legs and stomach
• fast breathing or pulse
• a high temperature of 38C or above
• being very thirsty
• floppy and sleepy children

           If you see any of these symptoms keep the affected person in a cool room apply cold water compress to their head, and if this doesn't improve seek medical advice.

 It is very important to keep hydrated, so please ensure your child comes to school with a bottle of water everyday.

Tips to keep your home cool

• During the hottest part of the day, close blinds, curtains, and shades on sun-facing windows to block direct sunlight and heat gain. 
• Open windows on opposite sides of the house to create a cross breeze, allowing hot air to escape and cooler air to enter. 
• Strategically place fans to circulate air and create a cooling breeze. Fans can be placed in front of open windows to draw in cool air or pointed towards seating areas to enhance comfort. 
• Limit the use of heat-generating appliances like ovens, dishwashers, and dryers, especially during the hottest parts of the day. 
• Closing doors to unused rooms can help to contain the cool air in the occupied areas. 
• A bowl of ice in front of a fan can create a localized cooling effect.     

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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF TEMPERATURES IN YOUR HOME RISE ABOVE 35C FANS ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE.