RATIONALE DRAFT 1/8/2014

The effective and efficient management of emergency incidents is critical to the safety and well being of students, staff and school visitors, as well as essential in minimising damage to school property. Bellarine Secondary College has a current detailed Emergency Management Plan in place to ensure an efficient and effective response in the event of an emergency PURPOSE To ensure that Bellarine Secondary College has processes in place to ensure an effective response in the event of an emergency POLICY STATEMENT Bellarine Secondary College is committed to providing a safe environment for all community members In the event of an emergency, the College will undertake a coordinated and planned response so as to minimise any risk to students, staff, community members and the College facilities This policy should be read in conjunction with the Bellarine Secondary College Emergency Management Plan Policy Number 2.3.3a IMPLEMENTATION The College Principal team develops an annual campus specific emergency management plan consisten