Online timer for 105 seconds
Start the 105 seconds, then move along the class line while you check each student against the evacuation roll. You can keep your attention on names, missing classmates, and anyone who joined a different group instead of watching the countdown. The short window gives the check a clear boundary without turning a New Zealand school evacuation drill into a race.
As you move between students and confirm who is present, the timer tab may slip into the background behind the roll or another school document. The countdown should continue there, although a phone may limit alerts when the browser is inactive or the screen locks. Keeping the device nearby and checking that sound is enabled before leaving the tab reduces the chance of missing the finish.
While names are being called, playground chatter, alarms, wind, and instructions from staff can cover a quiet notification. Set the phone where its speaker is not buried in a pocket or bag, and use vibration as a second cue if available. If the class is large, split the roll between staff rather than speaking faster; accuracy matters more than reaching the final name before the signal.
Common questions
What can make the class roll check exceed the allotted window?
A missing student, an unfamiliar relief teacher, or pupils gathering with the wrong class can slow the check. Continue until every name has a clear status, even if the signal has sounded.
What if the evacuation roll is completed before the allotted window ends?
Use the remaining moments to confirm the total with another staff member and report any absence through the school’s evacuation procedure. The class can then remain together at its assembly area.
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