Lockdown Procedure

When an external and immediate danger is identified and it is determined that the students should be kept securely inside the building the Chief Warden on-site will take charge and activate the Emergency Management Team if necessary.

• Call 000 for emergency services and seek and follow advice.
• Initiate the lock-down process:
  • Find the nearest inside area.
  • Close and lock external doors.
  • Close and lock (where possible) internal doors and windows.
  • Shut door and window blinds where available.
  • Remain in room and be quiet.
  • Where possible stay below eye level.
  • Turn all mobile phones to SILENT.
• If available, allocate staff to be posted at locked doors to allow students, staff and visitors to enter if locked out.
• Divert parents and returning groups from the school if required.
• Ensure a telephone line is kept free.
• Keep public address system free.
• Keep main entrance as the only entry point.  It must be constantly monitored, if safe to do so, and no unauthorised people allowed access.
• If safe to do so, have a staff member wait at the main entry to the school to guide emergency services personnel. 
• As appropriate, ascertain that all students, staff and visitors are accounted for.
• As appropriate, confirm with emergency services personnel that it is safe to return to normal operations.
• Seek advice from Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) if required. 
• Maintain a record of actions/decisions undertaken and times.
• Contact parents as required.