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An earthquake drill

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Every month at BestStart Montessori Kilbirnie we practice a range of drills so our tamariki (children) and kaiako (teachers) are prepared in the event of a real emergency. 

Our youngest tamariki were a little bit worried last time we did an earthquake drill as it took place while they were having their morning kai. This time they were better prepared and were able to get down and stay down when their kaiako said “earthquake, earthquake, sleeping bunnies everyone, lie down” and our tamariki were all quick to lie down!

At Montessori, we support our tamariki to care for themselves and the tamariki around them. Our tamariki are quickly learning to protect themselves while there is a drill taking place. Our regular drills allow tamariki to become comfortable with our routines even with the uncertainty of a spontaneous earthquake drill!