It is very important for students to get a fresh air break throughout the day.

The Principal checks the conditions in advance of recesses to
assess the appropriateness of the weather conditions. When we determine that extreme conditions exist (see Wind Chill Chart), our first step is to reduce the length of the recess. By the time students get dressed and make their way outside for morning recess, they are usually outside for approximately 15 minutes, and for most weather conditions, this is a reasonable length of time outside, even on a cold day.

Periodically, we will shorten the lunch recess so that the students will only be outside for 15- 20 minutes.

On extremely cold days, we will keep students in for recesses, especially if the wind chill is extreme as well.

Principals usually make these decisions on a local basis. Some school locations warrant different decisions, even compared to neighbouring schools.

We ask that parents be sensitive to the demands placed on our school office staff and not call the school to inquire about indoor recess, but rather that parents send their children to school dressed appropriately for outdoor winter weather.

Environment Canada Chart