Hautlieu and Samarès schools remain closed after 'substantial' damage from Storm Ciarán

Jersey school classroom
The majority of Jersey schools have now re-opened after Storm Ciarán. Credit: ITV Channel

Jersey's Hautlieu and Samarès schools will remain closed to most students and staff in the aftermath of Storm Ciarán.

Hautlieu pupils will learn remotely until repair works are completed on the roof which suffered "substantial damage".

The government hopes it will re-open on Thursday 9 November.

It comes as experts confirmed a "significant tornado" hit the east of Jersey when Storm Ciarán passed through the island last week.

Samarès School will take longer to return to normal.

Although early years classes are expected to restart in person on Tuesday 7 November, there is still "extensive damage" to other parts of the site.

It is understood the rest of the school will not be safe to open until at least Friday 10 November.

Meanwhile, Victoria College will open as normal on Tuesday 7 November.

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