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On Thursday 22nd June, 2010 Pt England School found out what it would be like if a disaster occured in Auckland.
Under the creative genius of our associate principal, Mr Garth Jacobsen, Pt England School was led through a day of suspense and anticipation - including a real evacuation!

This is how the day unfolded:

9.30 AM	Everyone was in their classrooms. School was going on as normal when an earthquake was felt! We could hear the noise over the loud speakers in the classrooms and everyone scrambled to get under desks and in doorways. When nothing else happened classes resumed.
10.30 AM	A second shake was felt. This was followed up by a special announcement on PENN, Pt England Schools television channel. Disaster Day Pt England School Part 1 from KPE TV on Vimeo.
11.45 AM	PeNN were on the job and presented a simul-cast of what was occuring in the Waitemata Harbour with an update for the students and staff. Disaster Day Pt England School Part 2 from KPE TV on Vimeo.
12.55 PM	A third shake was felt at Pt England School. An evacuation was announced.
1.05 PM	The ENTIRE school headed for higher ground at Ruapotaka School - the designated evacuation centre for the school. Grateful thanks to the Glen Innes Police for their escort. Walking to Ruapotaka from KPE TV on Vimeo. Disaster Day Walk from KPE TV on Vimeo. The soundtrack for this movie was written by Mr Max Jacobsen and performed by the Pt England School band.
1.30 PM	The whole school assembled at Ruapotaka School and watched events as they unfolded on a big big screen there. Disaster Day part 4 from KPE TV on Vimeo.
2.00 PM	Finally the "all clear" was received and the students and staff of Pt England School began the downhill march back to school. Thankfully no people nor property were damaged. We all had our eyes opened about what would be required of us if a real disaster occured. Thanks to Auckland Museum for their support and sharing resources for this. Thanks also to Glenn Innes Police and Ruapotaka School.