Our Safety Awareness Week has been a resounding success thus far. Our staff and students have practised Fire Drills, Hold and Secure Drills and Lockdown Drills. Taking into consideration the varying maturity levels and the diversity in the ages of our students, as well as the length of time which has passed since the last series of drills, we are very happy with our execution thus far.
While it is important to practise Safety Drills in order to gain familiarity and confidence while engaging in mock activities, it is also important for us to participate in order to review our procedures and to ensure that our protocols are appropriate. Students are reminded of the importance of treating these drills as a real. Daily announcements and teacher-led lessons reinforce expectations and protocols.
We will continue to review and participate in drills throughout the course of the school year in order to practise safety and appropriate responses to emergency situations.