Horizon International Bilingual School
A Safe Environment Built on Preparedness, Care, and Confidence
At Horizon International School, safety is not treated as a separate procedure; it is embedded in the everyday experience of school life. We are committed to providing a secure, calm, and well-prepared environment where students feel protected and where families can feel confident in the systems that support their children each day.
Fire safety is an essential part of this commitment. Through regular fire drills, clear evacuation procedures, and well-defined staff responsibilities, students learn to respond calmly, responsibly, and with awareness in emergency situations. These practices help build a culture in which safety, care, and community responsibility are understood by all.
Our campus procedures include clearly designated evacuation routes, supervised movement to safety, emergency folders for attendance verification, floor checks, and structured reporting systems to ensure that every student and staff member is accounted for. The school’s emergency assembly area is located at the tennis court behind the main building, where the community gathers until the official all-clear is given.
A coordinated team approach supports every drill and emergency response. Teachers, class monitors, floor supervisors, security staff, the Safeguarding Lead, and the Operations Manager each have defined responsibilities to ensure that procedures are carried out efficiently, calmly, and with the highest regard for student well-being.
At Horizon, we believe that excellent schools are built not only on strong teaching and learning, but also on the trust that comes from a safe, responsive, and caring environment. Our fire safety systems reflect that belief in action.
Fire Drill Protocols
When the fire alarm sounds, students and staff evacuate immediately and calmly, following the instructions of the supervising adult and using the designated safe exit routes. Personal belongings are left behind to ensure an orderly and efficient evacuation. If a teacher is not present, students are expected to line up and follow the published evacuation route independently and responsibly.
Teachers or class monitors collect the emergency folder from the classroom emergency box whenever possible. This folder supports attendance confirmation and reporting at the assembly point. If the folder is unavailable, attendance is still taken carefully and reported directly to the Safeguarding Lead.
Before leaving a room, staff ensure that no one remains inside and close the door once the room is clear. Floor supervisors then check classrooms, toilets, and assigned areas to verify that everyone has evacuated safely.
At the emergency assembly area, attendance is taken immediately. A green card indicates that all students are present, while a red card signals that a student is missing or may still be inside the building. Students and staff remain in position until the official all-clear announcement is made by the Safeguarding Lead or Operations Manager.
Throughout the process, students are expected to remain calm, move quickly without running, and follow instructions with maturity and care for others. These routines are an important part of helping students develop both personal responsibility and confidence in emergency situations.
