Maliki Osman on how schools cope with hot weather
The Ministry of Education has clear guidelines in place for schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff amid the hot weather. For example, outdoor physical activities are minimised between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Students are encouraged to drink water before, during and after physical activities to prevent and alleviate exercise-induced heat strain. Classrooms are designed to be naturally ventilated to provide a reasonable level of thermal comfort. Schools can also look at extra measures such as allowing students to dress in PE attire or school T-shirts. The guidelines are communicated to students and staff and schools also keep parents updated on the measures taken. Second Minister for Education Maliki Osman gave these details in Parliament on Monday (Jul 3) in reply to an MP’s questions.
The Ministry of Education has clear guidelines in place for schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff amid the hot weather. For example, outdoor physical activities are minimised between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Students are encouraged to drink water before, during and after physical activities to prevent and alleviate exercise-induced heat strain. Classrooms are designed to be naturally ventilated to provide a reasonable level of thermal comfort. Schools can also look at extra measures such as allowing students to dress in PE attire or school T-shirts. The guidelines are communicated to students and staff and schools also keep parents updated on the measures taken. Second Minister for Education Maliki Osman gave these details in Parliament on Monday (Jul 3) in reply to an MP’s questions.
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