Emergency Evacuation

A minimum of one varied emergency drill will be performed per term. In the event of an emergency, either the school’s bell system or public address system will sound alerts throughout the campus. Depending on the emergency, all persons within the school should listen for instructions, from either the Head of school or Head of Safety & Security. The school fire alarm system is directly connected to emergency services. In the event of an intrusion, the local Police services will be contacted.

Fire Drill – during school hours

On hearing the alarm –an intermittent siren:

Staff will evacuate their classroom and building in an orderly and hasty manner PLEASE DO NOT RUN! Staff will evacuate students using the nearest exit or stairwell All students and staff must be SILENT during the evacuation process Students will be accompanied to the Playground to line up in tutor groups

Lockdown Procedures

Intruder or Necessary Emergencies

Upon seeing an intruder or gross threat to the safety of the community, staff will immediately contact the responsible team.

An emergency TONE will be Emitted through the public address system / intercom system, and an announcement stating “This is an emergency lockdown, the campus is on Lockdown”

On hearing the message/tone whilst inside a classroom, your teacher will provide guidance:

Stay in the room, lock all doors and close all windows.

Switch off all the lights. Draw all curtains and blinds (if available).

Stay out of sight as much as possible, e.g. sit on the floor along the wall of the doors, crouch down in a corner, hide underneath a table, desk, or anything suitable as camouflage shelter.

Everyone must stay calm and BE SILENT

Students must not use mobile phones, they must be turned off

Students may not leave the room for any reason

Secondary School Student Handbook

On hearing the TONE whilst outside the classroom (breaks/ lunch/ P.E. or O.E./ events) your teacher will provide guidance:

Students will be led to the nearest classroom/room (see options below) or area of camouflage shelter. Once they are in the room, follow the instructions opposite

Any available classroom

Theatre / New Gym

Staff Rooms

Attempt to stay out of view and hidden

Ending the lockdown procedure : Students and teachers will remain in lockdown positions until the “all clear” is given over the public address system/intercom or emergency services authorities have gathered you.