Let me begin by stating this is in Celcius.
Today in my area it is -20ish, Windchill is -29
NEW School Board policy states:
During the winter season, many parents are concerned about school policy on outdoor recess. It is generally accepted that when the wind chill factor drops below -25°C, students should not go outside for recess. Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B. Policy uses a wind chill factor of -20° C as a determining factor for modified recess. We ask that students come dressed appropriately with hats, gloves, mittens etc
I remember one year, I drove my son to school and waited with him until it the bell rang because the windchill was only -26. At the time the policy was early entrance or indoor recess if it was a temp of -25 or wind chill of -27.
Called school, no one was allowing any kids to stay indoors.
Honestly, wtf???
Is this just a dumb Canadian thing? I'm thinking yes.
Today in my area it is -20ish, Windchill is -29
NEW School Board policy states:
During the winter season, many parents are concerned about school policy on outdoor recess. It is generally accepted that when the wind chill factor drops below -25°C, students should not go outside for recess. Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B. Policy uses a wind chill factor of -20° C as a determining factor for modified recess. We ask that students come dressed appropriately with hats, gloves, mittens etc
I remember one year, I drove my son to school and waited with him until it the bell rang because the windchill was only -26. At the time the policy was early entrance or indoor recess if it was a temp of -25 or wind chill of -27.
Called school, no one was allowing any kids to stay indoors.
Honestly, wtf???
Is this just a dumb Canadian thing? I'm thinking yes.