Visitor information and safety | Field of Mars EEC

Emergency procedures

• Teachers and students should cease activities immediately.
• Leave all belongings behind.
• Gather in the closest safe area. Refer to emergency assembly points map for the appropriate location.
• Visiting teachers mark student rolls. Field of Mars staff to check staff and visitor registration form.
• Note any discrepancies from rolls - report to principal.
• Field of Mars staff to notify appropriate authority.
• Await arrival of emergency services or take other appropriate action.

Lockdown procedures

• The Principal will be responsible for ordering lock-down procedures when a major threat is imminent.
• Visiting teachers will be informed of the threat and the application of these procedures.
• The principal or delegate will contact the Police and Emergency Services.
• Gather in classrooms or safe area. Pull down blinds. Lock doors.
• Visiting teachers mark student rolls.
• Field of Mars staff to check staff and visitor registration form.
• Note any discrepancies from rolls - report to principal.
• Wait for response from Police or Emergency Services.

Bushfire procedures

• Monitor Hazards near me app or http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
• Check weather forecast and rating on morning of excursion.
• Potential risk contact NPWS Chatswood 8448 0400 and Emergency Services 000.
• Alert staff and schools regarding fire danger risk.
• Cancel activity and gather in the closest safe area.
• Visiting teachers mark student rolls, Field of Mars staff to check staff and visitor registration form.
• Note any discrepancies from rolls - report to Principal.
• Field of Mars staff to notify appropriate authority.
• Await arrival of emergency services or evacuate to other site.