Air quality policy
Air Quality Policy
There are now some periods of the year when we experience poor air quality in Shanghai and we know this is an issue of importance for parents. At Wellington College International Shanghai, we make every effort to ensure we provide a safe environment for our children to learn in and therefore have put the following systems and procedures in place.
Wellington College International Shanghai provides Honeywell(A Building & T Building) & XiaoMi( N Building, R Building, S Building) brand air purification systems in all classrooms and offices, and all fresh air systems are also installed with suitable purification devices and filters. These are electronic air cleaners, rather than the less effective lower cost filter machines.
We monitor pollution levels on a regular basis during each school day, using the information provided by the local authority. The AQI index is measured at several sites across Shanghai, and we combine the average reading for the three sites closest to the College, which are Shanghai Normal College Primary Division, Shanghai Normal University and Shanghai US Consulate, to provide the most appropriate reading for the College. We review the AQI at the beginning of the day, before morning break time, before lunch and before the start of After School Activities. The readings are then e-mail to College staff, so that the appropriate measure in the table below can be implemented.
Coloured indicators will be placed at all main entrances to indicate which measures are in force.
| AQI | Colour | Air Quality | Pupil Activities | Procedures | |
| 1 | 0-100 | Green | Good | Normal | No additional procedures |
| 2 | 101-149 | Yellow | Mild /Moderate Pollution | Normal | Doors and windows closed. All air purifiers on. |
| 3 | 150 -174 | Orange | Moderate Pollution | Students with respiratory problems excused from outdoor activities | Doors and windows closed. All air purifiers on. |
| 4 | ≥175 | Red | Moderate / Heavy Pollution | No outdoor activities | Doors and windows closed. All air purifiers on. |
All classroom teachers are responsible for ensuring that windows and doors in their classrooms are closed when the air quality is poor.
The Bursar or nurse is responsible for monitoring latest information and ensuring that all staff are kept informed.
The security guards are responsible for placing the correct coloured signs at all main entrances at the College. They are also responsible for ensuring all external doors, and corridor windows are kept closed when the air quality is poor.
