St Helena School in Colchester Delays Opening Due to “Significant Flood”

St Helena School in Colchester postponed its daily opening, citing what it described as a “significant flood” within its reception area. The institution confirmed that it commenced operations at 10:45 GMT, with instructional activities starting at 11:05. A parent expressed dissatisfaction with the school’s communication practices, asserting that the institution failed to provide a rationale for the closure when the announcement was made earlier in the morning. The Sigma Trust, the entity responsible for managing the school, was approached for additional commentary. Kirsty reported receiving the notification via a text message at 08:05, by which time her 11-year-old daughter had already departed from their residence. She stated, “I don’t think it has been handled well.” She further commented, “They could have told us what it was and I’ve had to call my daughter to find out, which is wrong – they should have told us.” An email dispatched to parents, which the BBC reviewed, informed guardians of a “significant flood to the main part of the school” that resulted in considerable water damage. The school communicated, “[We] needed to ensure we could open safely, this includes making sure our emergency evacuation system could operate.” For updates on Essex news, refer to BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for material found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external links is available.