TYPHOON AND HEAVY RAIN PROCEDURES

In the event of an approaching typhoon, details of class dismissal times will be posted on the front page of the school website.
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Before school starts

EVENT

SITUATION

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

TYPHOON

Hoisting of No.1 Signal

All campuses operate as normal.

Hoisting of No.3 Signal

Lam Tin and Kwun Tong campuses will operate as normal, unless advised otherwise. Sai Kung campus will close.

Hoisting of No.8 Signal or above

All campuses will close.

Lowering to No.3 Signal

Lam Tin and Kwun Tong campuses will operate as normal, unless advised otherwise.

Lowering to No.1 Signal or lowering of all signals.

All campuses will operate as normal, unless advised otherwise.

RAINSTORM

Raising of Amber Rainstorm Warning

All campuses operate as normal. 

Raising of Red/Black Rainstorm Warning

All campuses will close.

 

Radio, television and online announcements are made when schools are closed due to typhoon or red/black rainstorm warnings. If children have already set off for school, NAIS will accept the children who arrive when school is closed. These children will be retained until it is safe for a parent or helper to collect them.

 

Whilst at school

EVENT

SITUATION

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

TYPHOON

Hoisting of No.1 Signal

All campuses operate as normal.

Hoisting of No.3 Signal

Lam Tin and Kwun Tong campuses will operate as normal, unless advised otherwise. Sai Kung campus will close.

Hoisting of No.8 Signal or above

All campuses will close.

Lowering to No.3 Signal, No.1 Signal or cancellation of all signals

All campuses to resume the following day, unless road or other conditions remain adverse.

RAINSTORM Raising of Amber / Red / Black Rainstorm Warning All campuses operate as normal.


Pre-school pupils:

  • Pupils who take the school bus will wait in their classrooms and then sent down to their respective buses.
  • Pupils who are collected by their parent or carer will wait in the classroom.
  • Pupils who are not collected will be looked after by a member of staff until a parent or carer can collect them from the School Office.

Primary pupils:

  • Pupils who take the school bus will wait in their classrooms and then sent down to their respective buses.
  • Pupils who are collected by their older sibling, parent or carer will wait in the classroom.
  • Pupils who are not collected will wait in the Administration Office on the G/F for collection.

Secondary pupils:

  • Pupils who travel home by public transport will be dismissed directly from their class.
  • Pupils who are required to collect their younger sibling(s) should report to the relevant primary classroom.

If we are unable to reach you or your spouse – or your emergency contact – we will look after your child until you arrive. Please ensure that you are able to pick up your child in the event of inclement weather.

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