Teacher Airs Dismay as Students Bike in Scorching Heat Despite Class Suspensions, Reiterating, “We Have Protected You”
A lady teacher expressed her concern as students went for a bicycle ride under the scorching sun despite class suspensions, saying, ‘we have protected you.’
Mildren Fernandez Accad, a Facebook user, shared a photo of several students enjoying a bike ride after classes were suspended. The post quickly went viral, eliciting various reactions from the online community.
In the photo, the cyclists can be seen seemingly having fun on their ride while the sun beats down mercilessly. According to the teacher, the cyclists were using the bike lane and even encroaching into lanes meant for high-speed vehicles.
Accad caught sight of the students around 11 am on the highway. She expressed her dismay, questioning why the students chose to bike under such extreme conditions despite classes being suspended for their safety.
Here is the full post:
“For the bikers, we have protected you Classes are suspended for you to be safe from extreme heat What happen? You are busy stealing the lane for high speed cars under the heat of the Sun? #bikers , #FastLaneSystem #parents maabutan Sila 11am sa highway.Captured from a tinted glass so it looks like cool but it is on a so striking heat.”
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The educator’s concern comes from a genuine desire to protect her students from harm. Biking in scorching heat not only exposes them to the risk of heat-related illnesses but also endangers them by sharing lanes with fast-moving vehicles.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
The incident reminds both students and parents to prioritize safety above all else. While physical activity is important, it should not come at the expense of one’s well-being.
As educators and guardians, it’s our responsibility to ensure that students understand the risks involved and make informed decisions regarding their activities, especially during extreme weather conditions.