Britain’s weather forecast, the Met Office, issued its first “Extreme Heat” warning for parts of England. On Monday and Tuesday, temperatures are predicted to reach record highs.
Because of the heat wave around the world, many schools in many different countries have been forced to cancel sports activities for students.
The National Health Service (NHS) recommends children don’t exercise in the heat as it may put stress in their body. On the site Newsrounder, a reader commented, “We had to stay in the shade, we couldn’t play football and weren’t able to even run in case we got too hot!” Schools are also letting students take cool down breaks in between classes to not get overheated.
During the time when the sun is the highest in the sky, around 12-3 o’ clock, many schools are canceling classes. The Hereford Academy in Herefordshire has changed its school hours so its students can avoid the hottest time of the day, allowing pupils to start school at 8:30 A.M and end at 2:00 P.M on Mondays.
Clapton Girls’ Academy in east London will also be sending students home early on Monday and Tuesday. The school wrote to parents and said, “Already, many classrooms are very hot, even with fans, and students are struggling to keep hydrated, drink enough water and keep concentration in classes.”
It is good t o stay hydrated in hot weather; schools are encouraging students to always carry a bottle of water and take frequent sips. Wearing light colors of clothing helps reflect ultra-violent (UV) rays from the sun, therefore partially protecting you, but that’s not enough! Don’t forget to put on sunscreen. Buying sunscreen with higher SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is recommended, such as SPF 50.
Hopefully children win the battle against heat waves and get back on the field soon. Until then, let’s stay cool.
Sources:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/62178314
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/61811697
Because of the heat wave around the world, many schools in many different countries have been forced to cancel sports activities for students.
The National Health Service (NHS) recommends children don’t exercise in the heat as it may put stress in their body. On the site Newsrounder, a reader commented, “We had to stay in the shade, we couldn’t play football and weren’t able to even run in case we got too hot!” Schools are also letting students take cool down breaks in between classes to not get overheated.
During the time when the sun is the highest in the sky, around 12-3 o’ clock, many schools are canceling classes. The Hereford Academy in Herefordshire has changed its school hours so its students can avoid the hottest time of the day, allowing pupils to start school at 8:30 A.M and end at 2:00 P.M on Mondays.
Clapton Girls’ Academy in east London will also be sending students home early on Monday and Tuesday. The school wrote to parents and said, “Already, many classrooms are very hot, even with fans, and students are struggling to keep hydrated, drink enough water and keep concentration in classes.”
It is good t o stay hydrated in hot weather; schools are encouraging students to always carry a bottle of water and take frequent sips. Wearing light colors of clothing helps reflect ultra-violent (UV) rays from the sun, therefore partially protecting you, but that’s not enough! Don’t forget to put on sunscreen. Buying sunscreen with higher SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is recommended, such as SPF 50.
Hopefully children win the battle against heat waves and get back on the field soon. Until then, let’s stay cool.
Sources:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/62178314
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/61811697
