Health & safety of students and staff should be the top priority for every school. When schools provide a secure environment, students can focus on learning, building friendships, and developing the skills they need for a bright future. Ideally, schools are a place where children can thrive. But unfortunately, school can also be a place…
Emergency planning plays an important role in creating a safe school environment. It’s more about just responding to big incidents. Additionally, it involves everyday actions that can prevent emergencies or lessen their impact.Whether it’s practicing evacuation routes or understanding how to stay calm under pressure, these preparations can make all the difference in a crisis.In…
Schools are hubs of learning and growth. Not places of fear or anxiety. The safety and welfare of our children is a top priority for parents, educators, and communities alike. Unfortunately, the reality is that schools are not immune to violence and crime. Statistics show a concerning rise in school violence. With shootings and other…
Ensuring the safety of students and staff in this unpredictable and uncertain world is more critical than ever. Schools need to be ready for anything. Whether it’s a natural disaster or a violent incident. One of the most challenging situations a school can face is a lockdown. When there’s a serious threat, like an intruder…
Bullying in schools is a serious issue that affects millions of students worldwide. It results in long-lasting emotional and psychological problems. Whether it’s verbal, physical, or online, bullying creates a toxic environment that hinders students’ ability to learn and grow. To prevent bullying, we need a collective effort from teachers, parents, and students themselves. Schools…
Teacher assaults in school have become an alarming issue that can’t be ignored. This threatening situation has deeply affected the safety and security of teachers across the country. Many educators are feeling vulnerable and unsafe in their own classrooms. This constant threat of violence and aggression has led the teachers to quit their jobs. And…
Whenever a school faces a terrifying situation of an armed intruder, the safety and security of students and staff become the top priority. Such emergencies need quick, well-coordinated responses to ensure everyone remains safe. Knowing exactly what to do in these panic situations can make all the difference. At Wihkum, we are dedicated to enhancing…
Sadly American style gun violence has come to haunt schools in Australia. A teenager has become the first student to be jailed for carrying out a school shooting in Australia. The 15-year-old young man from our great city of Perth fired three bullets with two guns at the Atlantis Beach Baptist College last May. Wihkum…
What is a duress alarm? At Wihkum, we understand the importance of personal safety. It is for this reason that we rolled out a duress alarm system. A duress alarm is also called a panic button. The rise of violence across the world has put more and more emphasis on getting the best alerting system…
School is intended for learning and growth. It shouldn’t be a breeding ground for violence. Whilst Australia has a safe education system compared to some countries, school violence remains a concern. This blog post will explore the issue of school violence in Western Australia, focusing on the critical role of emergency response and student plus…
