A primary school in Aberdeenshire has closed for the week due to the rapid spread of infection. The temporary closure came after a single rat was found on the property. The school, which serves approximately 125 pupils, announced the unexpected closure to ensure the safety and health of its students and staff.
That decision to close the school came only after the rat was discovered, an untenable situation put into immediate play by the administration’s inability to protect the community. Most parents only learned that their children would be switching to remote learning during this time with little advance notice. This ambitious measure sought to move real and meaningful change forward, ensuring that education continued without interruption safely.
In preparation for when schools reopen, school officials are using this time to conduct a deep clean of every facility. This cleaning process is essential to remove any health hazards that could be caused by the rodent’s presence. The school’s recent public responses to parents and guardians have indicated that they are doing everything possible to address the issue and protect the students.
See you at school on Monday when we welcome our students back! None too soon, students are back in their classrooms, though many spent last week learning from home. With the reopening date now set for March 29, parents seemed more relieved that the almost catastrophic situation would soon be over.
