Online timer for 91 seconds
As you check names at the evacuation assembly area, a 91 seconds countdown gives the class roll a clear boundary while your attention stays on students, responses and any missing names. It suits a quick first pass when pupils have already gathered and can answer promptly, without turning the phone into another task that needs constant watching.
During the roll call, keep the countdown visible because closing its tab or browser may stop it or clear its progress, depending on the device and browser settings. If you need to open the school roll or contact the office, switch between apps without dismissing the timer page. A colleague can watch the display while you listen for names and note anyone unaccounted for.
At an outdoor assembly point, a phone is usually easier to hold beside a printed roll while moving along the class line. A laptop may suit a staff member stationed at the assembly board, particularly when several classes report to one place. Choose the device that lets the person calling names keep eyes and attention on the pupils, and use the countdown as a pacing guide rather than a reason to rush unclear answers.
Common questions
What if the evacuation roll call finishes before the set interval ends?
Stop the countdown once every pupil has answered and any absences have been checked against the day’s attendance. The remaining time does not need to be filled.
What could make this interval too short for a New Zealand school evacuation roll call?
A larger class, wind or rain at the assembly area, unfamiliar relief staff, or pupils spread across several lines can slow responses. If the countdown ends first, continue the roll carefully and follow the school’s evacuation procedure for anyone still unaccounted for.
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