The calm morning atmosphere on campus was suddenly interrupted by the sound of the earthquake alarm. Immediately, all teachers and students sprang into action following emergency procedures.

    To mark National Disaster Preparedness Day, the school conducted a campus-wide earthquake drill at 9:21 a.m. on September 19. As this year’s preparedness day falls on a weekend, the drill was held in advance to ensure participation. The event was a powerful reminder of the lessons learned from the devastating “921 Earthquake” in 1999 and aimed to strengthen earthquake awareness and preparation for future seismic events.

    As soon as the alarm sounded, students and teachers followed the procedure:“Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” They protected their heads and quickly sought cover nearby. Once the all-clear signal was given, homeroom teachers guided their students along pre-planned evacuation routes to two designated gathering points: the school field and the second pick-up area. The entire evacuation only took about five minutes, with everyone moving quickly, calmly, and in an orderly manner — a clear sign that their training has become second nature.

    Throughout the drill, teachers provided clear instructions, and students followed them with great discipline. From maintaining proper spacing in evacuation lines to gathering quickly and efficiently at safety zones, students demonstrated impressive preparedness. The Student Affairs Department also played a key role by carefully planning separate evacuation routes across campus to avoid crowding and ensure everyone could reach safety zones quickly. Thanks to their thoughtful planning, the drill was both realistic and effective.

    Principal Shen observed the drill and praised the students for their performance. He emphasized that the ability of quick and correct responding during an earthquake is critical for protecting lives, which is why every drill matters.

    The exercise not only inspected the school community’s disaster response skills but also reminded everyone that safety education is just as important as academic learning. Wagor International School Xitun Campus is committed to ongoing training. We hope that earthquake preparedness becomes a natural part of every student and teacher’s daily life — ensuring a safe and secure campus for all.

    清晨的校園仍洋溢著學習氛圍，突然響起的地震警報聲劃破寧靜，葳格西屯校區的全體師生立刻進入防災狀態。為配合國家防災日，學校於9月19日上午 9:21分舉行全校防震演練。今年因防災日適逢週末，特別提前實施，提醒大家切莫遺忘1999年921大地震的教訓，並以行動深化防災意識。

    隨著校園警報響起，全體師生立即依規定動作「趴下、掩護、穩住」，保護頭部並就近尋找掩蔽物。當警報解除後，各班導師隨即引導學生，沿著預定動線分流至操場及第二接車區兩處避難集合點。整體疏散過程僅約五分鐘，全體師生快速、有序且不慌亂，充分展現平日訓練並已成為行為反應的一部分。

    演練現場，老師們細心指揮，學生們專注配合，無論是行進隊伍的間距、集合地點的秩序，或是動作完成的熟練度，都展現出高度的防災素養。學務處也針對校園地形特別規劃分流路線，確保學生能在最短時間內抵達安全區域，避免過度擁擠，提升演練的真實性與實效性。

    沈月清校長全程參與觀摩，並對學生的表現給予肯定。他指出，地震發生時能否迅速做出正確反應，關係到生命安全，因此每一次演練都至關重要。本次演練不僅檢驗了師生的防災能力，也再次提醒大家，安全教育與日常學習同等重要。葳格小學西屯校區期盼透過持續不斷的訓練，讓防震意識深植於每一位師生心中，守護校園的平安。