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Visits will be cancelled when: - |
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(a) |
the Secretary for Education and Manpower makes radio and television announcements that all schools will be closed due to inclement weather (e.g. typhoon or rainstorm); |
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(b) |
a tropical cyclone warning signal is issued; |
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(c) |
a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued; |
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(d) |
a thunderstorm forecast/warning is issued; or |
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(e) |
the Air Pollution Index or its forecast is over 200. |
| 2. |
School members should arrive at the designated meeting place 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. |
| 3. |
School members may continue their activities in the Park after the guided visits if circumstances permit. |
| 4. |
The number of pupils for each visit should range from 30 to 45 and they should be accompanied by at least 2 teachers. |
| 5. |
Schools should be responsible for their studentsˇ¦ safety and arrange for their transportation. |
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Use of loudspeakers is not allowed during the visit to avoid causing disturbance to visitors and animals in the Park. |
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Pupils should bring their own bottled drinks so as to keep the venue clean. |
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Pupils should wear long trousers and bring along with them caps, raincoats and mosquito repellent spray/cream. |
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Pupils should not run around or make excessive noises. |
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Schools should read all relevant regulations contained in school circulars as well as the latest ˇ§Guidelines on Outdoor Activitiesˇ¨ issued by the Education and Manpower Bureau before the visits. Teachers should brief pupils on the objectives of the visits and the regulations / guidelines to be observed. |