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Rationale  |  Outcomes   |  Guidelines   |  Implementation                                                                                 

MOUNT ST THOMAS PUBLIC SCHOOL

Reviewed July 2002

RATIONALE:

To effectively and efficiently respond to emergencies and disasters and to formulate procedures which ensure maximum safety to all school community members.

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OUTCOMES:

• Procedures are to be simple, in written form, and are to be drilled to ensure smooth implementation.

• Students, staff and others to be confident with procedures.

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GUIDELINES:

• Warning bell needs to be distinctive

• Children are to be contained and accounted for in designated areas

• Copy of evacuation procedure to be displayed in each class room and occupied areas around school

• In authentic Emergency Evacuation [not drill], District Superintendent to be notified immediately.

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IMPLEMENTATION:

If an evacuation becomes necessary the following procedures should be followed:

1. Emergency signal - continual use of bell [60 seconds].  Back up horns in each building in case of electrical failure.

2. SASS Staff to phone:  

• Appropriate Department e.g. for fire – Fire Brigade; for bomb threat – Police Department.

• District Superintendent

3. Move classes out by nearest safe exit.  Class attendance lists to be taken.

4. Children assemble on basketball court - rolls checked.

5. The following areas are to be checked by nominated staff:

• Southern Toilet Block – Mr Drew

• Staffroom, Canteen, Library – Mr Tomlinson

• Drummond – Mrs Clegg

• Administration Block and Playroom – Mrs Buckley

• Computer Room and Northern Toilet Block – Mrs Thomas

EVACUATION DRILL:

1. Practice to take place during each year in order to familiarise new pupils and teachers with routine.

2. Practice to take place at discretion of Principal or organiser.

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