Lockdown Drills
Lockdown Drills
In the interest of student safety, the Upper Grand District School Board has directed all schools to conduct two lockdown drills this school year. A lockdown is used when it is suspected that an intruder has entered the school and poses a threat to the safety of our students and staff. Detailed procedures have been developed in conjunction with our local police services and provided to all schools in the district.
During the upcoming months, we will conduct our two lockdown drills. Teachers will explain to students before the drill that a lockdown drill is like any emergency drill, such as a fire drill. After the drill, teachers will de-brief with their students.
When a lockdown drill is announced, students are directed to go into the nearest classroom. All classroom doors are locked and curtains are closed. Please note that during this drill, no one will be allowed to enter or leave the building. In the event of a real lockdown, only emergency responders (police, etc.) would be allowed to enter the building. The end of the drill will be announced over the PA system.
Lockdown drills are just one more way, along with regular fire and tornado drills, of continuing to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
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