Snow Policy: school closure
In the event of adverse weather conditions, such as when heavy falls of snow develop overnight and continue into the following day, parents should take the following advice about the possibility of school closure.
With boarding pupils, Harrogate Ladies’ College will remain open. However, we have to consider the safety of our day pupils and staff, some of whom travel a distance to school.
Should the need arise, a decision about closure will be made by 7.00 a.m. and Stray FM will be notified and will broadcast the relevant information. Parents should listen to this station if possible if heavy snow is falling or has fallen overnight. If the school decides to close, day girls should NOT come into school. A notice regarding school closure will also appear on the school website.
Please do not telephone the school before 8.30 a.m. to make enquiries. If you do arrive at school, please do not leave your daughter without confirming that the school is to remain open.
If heavy snow falls during the day and you are concerned about getting your daughter as a day pupil home, you are welcome to collect her earlier. If you decide to do this, please report to the main office and your daughter will be brought to you. You should not take your daughter home without letting office staff know so that an accurate register may be kept. Should you offer to take someone else’s daughter home, we need telephone contact with her parents to confirm the arrangement. |
Lucy Smith, the school’s former Head Girl, topped a fantastic year with record A-level results. Lucy achieved four Grade A’s plus Distinctions in two Advanced Extension Awards. Despite this, she’s not University-bound yet, having decided to take an adventurous gap year that she’s divided into three terms.