US EditionSchool Announces Closure Amid 'Extreme Heat'
FRANCE, JUN 29 – Municipal authorities closed nearly 200 schools due to an orange-level heatwave alert affecting 84 departments, with temperatures reaching up to 40°C, officials said.
- Dorcan Academy will dismiss students early at 1pm on Tuesday, July 1, in response to the current heatwave and a recent evaluation of the school facilities.
- The closure follows an orange-level heatwave alert issued by Météo-France for 84 departments with temperatures expected from 34°C to 40°C between June 30 and July 2.
- Before the closure, the school allowed pupils to wear PE kits and cancelled a scheduled sports day earlier this month due to the heat.
- Students will receive lunch earlier at 12:10pm and afternoon lessons will be replaced by teacher-set online activities, while the school thanks the community for their understanding.
- This closure reflects wider measures at nearly 200 schools, with officials emphasizing flexibility in managing extreme heat without advancing the summer break set for July 5.
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