Typhoons and Rainstorm Warnings
The Hong Kong Observatory issues early warning notices when Hong Kong is threatened by severe weather conditions.
Our Kindergarten follows the direction of the Education Bureau when Typhoon Signals are hoisted and/or Rainstorm Warnings are issued.
Click here to access the Education Bureau's website where they post the latest update/s on school suspensions due to adverse weather conditions.
A summary of the main signals and what it means for our classes is listed below:
TYPHOON SIGNALS
T1 - Kindergarten operates as usual.
T3 - Kindergarten is required to close. Current classes can continue until the end of the session.
Pre-T8 - Kindergarten is required to close.
T8 - Kindergarten remains closed.
RAINSTORM WARNINGS
Amber - Kindergarten operates as usual.
Red & Black - Kindergarten normally continues any current classes but is required to close all upcoming classes. On occasion, the Education Department will supercede these guidelines and close schools.
Please check the HK Observatory Website www.weather.gov.hk , Local TV and Radio for updates on the weather.
Our Parent Handbook also has more information about "Typhoons and Rainstorm Warnings". Click here to download a PDF copy.