Rain overnight forces school to cancel sports day because of dangerous conditions
Ridgeway School and Sixth Form, located in Wroughton, has been forced to call off their sports day as the conditions are too dangerous.
Principal Adrian Cush has explained the reasoning behind the cancellation, but confirms that there is a contingency.
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He said: 'When planning a sports day, schools always have a risk assessment and contingency plan.
"With the long spells of dry weather and the overnight rain the field is too slippery to conduct running events safely; therefore, we have moved the event to our alternative day, Friday, July 18.'
A message was sent out to attendees of the school this morning (July 17) from the staff announcing the change.
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It said: "Good morning, unfortunately, we are suspending Sports Day due to the conditions on the ground following the morning rain.
"Students should attend as usual, in usual school uniform."
According to the Met Office, the weather is meant to stay dry for the rest of the day and through the night, giving the outdoor area enough time to dry for the backup sports day.
Tomorrow's forecast is expected to be cloudy with sun and will stay dry with the temperature hitting 27 degrees Celsius.
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