Storm Austen: Highlands College Closure
Highlands College and University College Jersey will be closed on Friday 23 October due to the expected impact of Storm Austen.
Following advice from the Government of Jersey and Jersey Met, all schools and colleges across the island will close on Friday (23 October) as a precautionary measure due to forecasted very strong winds and heavy rain.
Winds are expected to peak on Friday morning, reaching Gale Force 8 to Severe Gale Force 9, with gusts of 70-80 mph. Conditions are forecast to gradually ease during the afternoon, although strong and gusty winds are expected to persist throughout the day.
While Storm Austen is not expected to be as severe as Storms Ciarán or Goretti, disruption to travel, damage to trees and localised flooding is possible.
Students
- All Highlands College and University College Jersey students will be notified of the closure via text message.
- Students will be contacted by tutors where online learning will be available.
- 14-16 school link provision will not take place on Friday, in line with the island-wide closure of schools. Please liaise with your respective school should you have any questions.
- Apprentices: Please report to your employer as classes will not be going ahead.
- Exams: Those due to take Institute of Law (IoL) exams on Friday 23 October will be contacted by IoL to confirm arrangements for online assessment. All others due to take exams will be contacted by their tutors to reschedule.
Islanders are being advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity where possible. Jersey Met will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Please follow the latest advice and updates from the Government of Jersey and Jersey Met.
We will share any further updates affecting Highlands College and University College Jersey on our website.
Students should contact their tutors via Teams if they have any questions.
For general enquiries, please contact the relevant department: Contact Us
Thank you for your understanding.
