STOP, DROP and COVER your MOP

Yesterday we had a practise earthquake drill. "STOP, DROP and COVER your MOP", Sarah F shouted as we all crouched down and covered the back of our head/neck with our hands.
Netana, Donnagh, Rory and Maia demonstrate great stopping (where they are) dropping (to the ground) and covering their mop (head). This will protect our bodies from falling objects in a real earthquake. We have regular earthquake drills and the children follow this instruction fast and without concern. Next we meet inside to call the roll and check that everyone is present.
"Children develop a capacity to pay attention, maintain concentration, and be involved", Well-Being, Te Whaariki.To read more about Te Whariki Early Childhood Curriculum click here
http://www.teamup.co.nz/~/media/TeamUp/Files/ReferenceDownloads/PDF/ECBkletP_18_19TeWhariki.pdf
Jessie