For the last few days we have been experiencing a heat wave (yes, it is the start of Autumn!). Children have been coming into the school drenched in sweat after playing outside in the heat. Cross country practices have been cancelled. Children have been seeking the shade during recess. It has been unbearably hot with everyone dressed in summer gear.
During the Summer, my classroom was installed with two air-conditioning units. Why? My room is near the condo construction site and the units were installed as I would not be able to open the windows due to the noise. During the heat wave, both my students and I have been grateful to walk into a cool room. The children come in and lie on the carpet to cool down. Once they have cooled down, they are able to get back to their activities and focus on their tasks – something they would not be able to do if the room were as hot as outside.
This week I am grateful for air-conditioning as it helps both my students and myself focus on what we need to do during the day. It certainly helps to make the heat wave more bearable!
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2017
Just so strange that the eastern half of the continent is so warm!
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It is. By to pro it should cool down – and the Friday the high is predicted to be 9c!
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It’s going to cool down to normal temps this weekend, but it looks like it will warm back up by the end of next week. Just strange!
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It certainly is!
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It is very strange weather indeed, last weekend broke heat records for Australia and it is still spring, too crazy. I love air conditioning too, you really need it in Australia.
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That is crazy Leanne – heatwaves in both hemispheres at about the same time!
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I have been thankful for air conditioning this week, too. It’s been incredibly hot. Glad to hear you and your students have a place to cool off. 🙂
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The units were installed during the summer – we did not think we would be using them so soon!
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ok – me too – AC is such a gift – 🙂
xxoo
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As an asthmatic, I don’t think I could live without AC.
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Another reason to be grateful for modern technology.
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Indeed!
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