Following extensive advice from the Local Authority Transport Team we have decided to close the school for both Thursday and Friday.
Today (Wednesday) has been extremely difficult on the roads as river levels have risen and the region has been subjected to extreme weather conditions. Power has been lost in Welland, and the combination of water and wind has been treacherous.
We expect an improvement in the weather conditions tomorrow (Thursday), but the river level will continue to rise until this evening and is not expected to fall before the weekend. A weather front is due to arrive on Friday, bringing a severe storm.
Journeys to and from school would present a significant risk for students, parents and staff. We therefore feel that, with regret, closing the school is our only option.
Rob Johnston
Deputy Head
