Happy New Year! Today, with the wind chill, the temperature hovered between -24C and -27C and students remained indoors. Because we do try to always provide our students with time for outdoor play, please ensure that your child(ren) always comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather.
The following is an excerpt from the YRDSB policy on extreme weather conditions:
Extreme hot or cold weather conditions, as well as the level of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV)
rays, may have an impact on the health and well-being of children and adults in our schools and
workplaces. Weather conditions can change throughout the day. When weather conditions are
questionable, staff can consult Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca for information,
as well as www.theweathernetwork.com for their local forecast, including the UV index.
There is no Board-wide temperature or UV Index threshold for the automatic suspension of
outdoor activity based on weather conditions. As with any extreme conditions at school,
principals are responsible for responding to the individual needs of their students and staff. This
make take the form of indoor recess breaks or changes in schedules for sporting events or any
other action the principal deems appropriate to respond to the conditions.
During extreme weather conditions, the following guideline for cold weather is used.
When the temperature and/or wind chill are minus 20 degrees Celsius or below, outdoor activity may be limited or students may not go outside. Extreme cold weather may include, but is not limited to, blizzards, freezing rain, ice pellets, rain,
hail, heavy snow/squalls/blowing snow, ice, thunderstorms, lightning and extreme winds/wind chill.
