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Philippine school cuts class hours as heat wave impacts students
A major elementary school in Koronadal City has shifted to half-day classes due to extreme temperatures affecting pupil and teacher health. The move affects approximately 2,700 learners across kindergarten to Grade 6.
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Koronadal Central Elementary School 1 (KCES 1) implemented shortened daily schedules beginning Monday in response to escalating heat-related health concerns among its student population and staff. School administrators cited rising complaints of heat-induced illness as the primary reason for the schedule adjustment.
The half-day format applies to roughly 2,700 learners spanning kindergarten through Grade 6 at the Koronadal City institution. Officials determined that reducing classroom exposure during peak temperature hours would mitigate health risks associated with the region's extreme weather conditions.
The decision reflects growing concerns across South and Southeast Asian educational institutions regarding climate impacts on learning environments. Schools in the Philippines have increasingly adopted adaptive measures to protect student welfare during periods of severe heat stress.
Koronadal City education officials have not announced a specific timeline for resuming regular full-day classes, with the continuation of shortened schedules dependent on temperature trends and health assessments.