Classes of all kindergartens in Wan Chai and Central and Western districts to remain suspended on October 8
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Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately and repeat it at suitable intervals:

     "Here is an Education Bureau special announcement concerning schools:

     The Education Bureau has announced that classes of all kindergartens in the Wan Chai and Central and Western districts will remain suspended tomorrow (October 8). During class suspension, kindergartens should remain open and arrange for staff to look after students who might arrive.

     The Education Bureau reminds students studying in secondary schools, primary schools and special schools in the Wan Chai and Central and Western districts as well as their parents to pay attention to television and radio broadcasts, especially traffic news, before going to school tomorrow. They should get hold of traffic diversion information in advance and leave home early if necessary. Schools should exercise flexibility when handling students' lateness or absence due to traffic problems.

     School lists by district are available at the Education Bureau's website (www.edb.gov.hk/en/student-parents/sch-info/sch-search/schlist-by-district/index.html).

     The Education Bureau will make further announcements if necessary."




Ends/Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Issued at HKT 18:05

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