LOCKDOWN PRACTISE Letter Nov 2024

Kia ora, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō nī, Kamusta, Salam, Bula, Namaste, As salamu alaikum!

Wednesday | Rāapa 6 November 2024

As part of keeping our School safe we need to be able to respond safely and quickly to a range of emergency situations.

We work alongside an independent Company, Harrison Tew®, who specialises in emergency management planning for schools, whose procedures have been successfully implemented in hundreds of schools throughout New Zealand.

As part of maintaining our emergency procedures in our School, specialised training is being conducted with staff, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Harrison Tew®.

The students will also receive information on how to respond in an emergency from their teacher and Harrison Tew® staff.

ON FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER: We’re conducting a lockdown drill practise under the guidance of Harrison Tew®

• During the practise you’ll receive a notification from the School, so it’s important that your emergency contact details are up to date and correct (mobile/ph, email, address).

• The notification will emphasise that this is a practise and that all updated information will then be posted on our School website: www.viscount.school.nz

• In a real incident, should you become aware of a lockdown or evacuation at the School, please do not come to School or phone the School, as we won’t be able to respond.

• Your presence at School or contact may make it more difficult for us or the emergency services to manage a situation. Keep checking our School website for updates.

  We thank you for your support and understanding as we practise being safe at School.

  Fa’afetai tele lava,

  Dr Deanna Johnston Principal | Tumuaki