Christ the King CES Hot Weather Plan for the 2024/25 School Year
- Weather is monitored daily for heat advisories and when required, outdoor activities and recesses will be adjusted to limit the time outdoors (i.e. high UV index and/or Humidex +30°C may warrant modified recess periods).
- Students will be advised to find shaded areas in the yard. Outdoor physical education classes will be reconsidered when temperature advisories are issued.
- Students are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle (labelled with their name) to school and to drink frequently throughout the day. We have a multiple refillable water stations as well as drinking fountains.
- Our building is partially air-conditioned. The Amphitheatre is used as a cooling station for classes without air conditioning on a rotating basis.
- Classroom lights will remain off and blinds drawn whenever possible.
- Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 15 minimum) are strongly recommended to protect students from the harmful rays of the sun. Please wear light-weight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that is appropriate for a Catholic school environment and in accordance with the DPCDSB Dress Code Policy. Safe, appropriate footwear is also encouraged, as flip-flops and sandals can be tripping hazards when participating in active play.
- Students will be monitored for signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses (e.g. heavy sweating; weakness; cold, pale and/or clammy skin; fainting; vomiting). First Aid treatment will be administered as required.
The following are the humidex guidelines from Environment Canada:
| Less than 29 Celsius | No discomfort |
| 30 to 39 Celsius | Some discomfort |
| 40 to 45 Celsius | Great discomfort, avoid exertion |
| Above 45 Celsius | Dangerous |
| Above 54 Celsius | Heat stroke imminent |