The Bluewater District School Board and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board has moved a PA Day in April.
The move of the day comes with a Solar Eclipse on April 8th between 2-4:30pm.
The primary concern to move the date is for the safety and well being of students and staff during the solar eclipse as many students would be getting on the bus or walking home during this time increasing the risk of looking directly at the solar eclipse.
Looking directly at a solar eclipse without proper protection can be harmful due to the intense sunlight.
“While total solar eclipses, like the one set to happen on April 8, 2024, offer scientists and researchers a unique opportunity to gather valuable data that enhances our understanding of the sun’s corona and behaviour, it is crucial for everyone to prioritize eye safety during this celestial event. Directly staring at the sun, even during an eclipse, can cause severe eye damage. Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) urges parents and guardians to speak with their children about the potential dangers of staring at the sun, even for a brief period, during the eclipse,” says GBPH Physician Consultant Dr. Rim Zayed.
The PA Day will now be April 8th and have April 26th as a regular school day.
