Oruaiti School Procedures
for Civil Emergencies

An evacuation plan is to be placed in every classroom and every other

teaching or work space that children or adults are likely to be in.
 

Trial evacuation drills will be held every term and a log kept

recording the date of each practice.
 

In the event of an emergency the fire alarm will be activated by

a staff member. The evacuation procedure will be followed.
 

The principal will assess the situation and make any necessary decisions relating to the calling of emergency services and the appropriate course of action for the children.
 

Emergency closure of the school

The Board of Trustees determines whether or not the school has to close.

There are times when neighbouring schools have to close eg. in the case of localised flooding. At such times Oruaiti School does not  have to close but does need to let some  bus children go.
 

Pupils will not be released from school at such times unless

contact has been made with parents/caregivers to make sure the

children are not going home to an empty house.
 

If parents/caregivers cannot be contacted, pupils will be kept at school until contact is made.
 

The Ministry of Education management office will be notified.
 

The principal, chairperson and other available board members

will assess the circumstances and decide when the school will

re-open for instruction.    

Circumstances will dictate which staff remain at school until

all pupils have been collected.