Sledding at Salem
The winter season is here, and with it comes a lot of exciting snow activities! We are fortunate here at Salem to have access to a beautiful tobogganing hill! However, with this access also comes some risk and important safety considerations. It is our top priority to ensure the safety of students, staff and the community and because of this, we would like to make you aware of important Safety Considerations that MUST be followed prior to sledding on the Salem hill:
- When tobogganing or sledding it is important to wear a properly fitted CSA approved hockey helmet or snow sport helmet. While helmets are NOT mandatory for tobogganing at Salem, the school is recommending that students and community members wear proper safety equipment.
- A designated sledding area will be mapped out for students during the school day.
- Community members are asked to please help us maintain the safety of the hill by refraining from creating extra mounds or divots.
- Only school snow carpets will be allowed on the hill during school hours. Students cannot bring personal sleds, toboggans, saucers, inner tubes, GT snow racers or any other personal sledding equipment from home.
Students should come prepared with proper outdoor gear. Snow pants and sunscreen are highly recommended. Extra clothing (especially socks) to change into if their clothes get wet is also a good idea.
If you do not wish for your child to participate in sledding during school hours, please contact your child’s teacher.
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