Solar Eclipse

All pupils at Harlaw Academy will have the chance to view the Solar Eclipse tomorrow (weather permitting).

Viewing the eclipse has a number of educational purposes:

• To raise awareness of eye safety amongst pupils, parents and staff

• To experience the wonder of the moment – do the birds make a racket? Does it get colder? How dark does it get? (our pupils will never have experienced this event before and we want it to be memorable and safe)

• To do one or two specific things with some classes relating to Science/Physics

We have sourced protective glasses for pupils that will be handed out on Friday morning to ensure that pupils are able to view the eclipse safely.

Links to further safety information for parents are below:

https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/2015/03/the-royal-college-of-ophthalmologists-warns-of-dangers-of-solar-gazing-including-during-solar-eclipses/#

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31921098