The Free State Department of Education has temporarily closed two primary schools in Bloemfontein due to flooding and heavy rains. 🌧🌧🌧
Screengrab of a man helping young pupils cross a river by throwing them to another man across the water in the Free State.
The Free State Department of Education has temporarily closed two primary schools in Bloemfontein due to flooding and heavy rains.disruptive rains that led to flooding across low-lying areas, roads and informal settlements. The department’s spokesperson, Howard Ndaba said they took the decision because the conditions were disruptive to learning.
“Parents and caregivers are advised not to send their children to school from tomorrow until they are advised by the school management to bring them. The department will monitor weather patterns and give further advice in this regard,” said Ndaba.“Strong flooding has caused a huge disruption and it continues to impact negatively on teaching and learning at schools, while it remains a threat to the lives of more than 2 000 pupils as well as teachers,” Ndaba added.
The department also thanked teachers and support stuff who, despite the severe rain, reported to work.
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