In brief: D’Auvergne School in Jersey has been forced to close following overnight flooding. The Education Department says the school will remain shut while the water is turned off, with a further update expected at lunchtime.
School Shut After Overnight Flooding
Parents of children at d’Auvergne School faced an unexpected disruption on Thursday morning after the primary school was closed due to overnight flooding, Bailiwick Express reports. The Education Department confirmed the closure, stating that the school would remain shut while the water supply is turned off to deal with the aftermath.
Families were told the school would be closed until at least lunchtime, at which point a further update would be provided. In a message posted online, the school said: “We apologise for the inconvenience and thank all our families for their patience and understanding.”
What This Means for Families
For working parents, an unplanned school closure at short notice is never welcome news, requiring last-minute childcare arrangements on a weekday morning. The school’s communication, while prompt, left the duration of the closure open-ended beyond lunchtime, meaning families faced uncertainty about the rest of the day.
No further details were available at the time of reporting regarding the source or extent of the flooding, or any damage to the school building.
Source: Bailiwick Express
