Parents call for shade canopies at schools with missing or damaged covers

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  Parents are calling for damaged school canopies to be repaired and new ones installed where they are missing.

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  A number of boys’ and girls’ schools lack usable outdoor canopies at their main entrances.

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  The need is especially important at early childhood and elementary schools, where children often wait at school gates with their parents.

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  Canopies would help protect students and parents from direct sunlight and high temperatures.

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  Okaz reported that some schools have wide areas beside surrounding sidewalks that could accommodate canopy projects.

Who

Parents are calling for the work; students and parents would benefit.

What

Repair or replace damaged canopies and install new ones at schools without them.

When

The exposure happens daily, especially during summer; no project date is stated.

Where

Boys’ and girls’ schools, particularly early childhood and elementary schools.

Why

Canopies would protect students and parents from sunlight and high temperatures while improving safety and comfort.

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