School sports day called off in case children fall over
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EXCLUSIVE
by Danny Boyle
Pupils at a north Kent primary school have missed out on their
sports day this year - in case they fall over and hurt
themselves.
Bean Primary School cancelled the event because its field, dry
from lack of rain, was deemed a health and safety risk.
Pupils were due to compete in games and races in the
grounds of the School Lane primary but were left disappointed
when teachers broke the news that the event, scheduled to take
place on Thursday, July 22, was being called off.
A school spokesman said: "We wouldn't want a child to fall over
and hurt themselves. Unfortunately the British weather is very
unpredictable. It's completely out of our hands."
Common sense campaigners have called the decision a
"totally disproportionate response" to a "tiny risk".
What do you think? Is this another case of health and safety
going over the top? Leave your comments below.
Friday, July 30 2010
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