Schools and preschools across the Island will be closed tomorrow as damage caused by Hurricane Joaquin is assessed.

All government schools and the Bermuda College will be shut, as well as Warwick Academy, Somersfield Academy, Saltus Grammar School, Mount Saint Agnes Academy, Bermuda Institute and Bermuda High School for Girls (BHS).

The following preschools have also been closed: Adventureland Nursery and Preschool, Teeter Tots Nursery, Blossoming Tots Daycare, Aneesah’s Nursery and Preschool, Onionpatch Academy, Heavenly Blessings Nursery, First Church of God Daycare and Preschool, Aeries Adventure Nursery and Preschool, Little Learners Preschool, First Friends Nursery and Preschool, and Heritage Nursery and Preschool.

Teachers in public schools are to report to their respective schools on Tuesday morning, the Emergency Measures Organisation announced earlier today.

Ted Staunton, the Head of Saltus Grammar School, confirmed today that the school would be open on Tuesday.

A BHS spokesman said: “Since Joaquin will be passing Bermuda at night, we will be unable to assess damage to the School until Monday morning. Furthermore, the school network system will be shut down shortly as a precaution, therefore student and staff e-mail will be inaccessible.

“Once Hurricane Joaquin has passed and we have assessed the damage to the school, we will be in contact about reopening.”

Warwick Academy also sent out a Facebook message and updated their Twitter account this morning.

“Warwick Academy will be closed tomorrow, Monday, as we check the school for damage and manage whatever repairs and clean-up are needed,” the school said.

Community Education and Development Programme classes due to be held today were also cancelled.