School and Bus Cancellations for Some Cape Breton Students on Wednesday
High winds and power outages have disrupted the school day for certain students in Cape Breton. The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) has announced several changes due to these conditions.
Bus Cancellations and Early Dismissals
- Some school buses are cancelled because of the high winds.
- St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy will have an early dismissal due to a power outage, with students starting to leave at 9:45 a.m.
- At NDA School, morning bus transportation is cancelled. The school remains open, but bus students must either stay home or find another way to get to school.
Power Outages Impacting Schools
- Beau-Port School, operated by CSAP, is closed for the day because of a power outage in the area.
- NSCC Strait Area Campus cancelled classes after a power outage overnight, with power expected to be restored by 2:00 p.m.
- The Wagmatcook Learning Centre will stay open despite the weather challenges.
Updates from Schools
The NDA school management stated they “will update families later in the day to confirm whether afternoon transportation will go ahead.”
These measures are in response to strong winds and power interruptions affecting the region, impacting transportation and school operations.
Author’s summary: Severe winds and power outages in Cape Breton caused bus cancellations, school closures, and early dismissals, disrupting the school day for many students.