Saint Joseph Mae Ramat School Equips Students and Staff with Vital 'Run, Hide, Fight' Emergency Response Skills

Prioritizing Safety Through Proactive Preparedness

In an era where unforeseen situations can arise unexpectedly, preparing and practicing survival skills are of paramount importance, especially in educational institutions where students and staff spend a significant portion of their time. Saint Joseph Mae Ramat School recognizes this critical need and has therefore launched the “Run, Hide, Fight” activity. This program is designed to instill the necessary knowledge and skills to enable everyone to respond to undesirable events calmly and safely.

“Run, Hide, Fight”: Essential Principles for Safety

The “Run, Hide, Fight” activity presented three key, easy-to-understand, and practical steps that empower students and staff to assess situations and make informed decisions when confronted with danger:

Run: If there is a clear and safe exit, evacuate the dangerous area as quickly as possible and move towards a designated safe point. Swift and calm movement is the most crucial aspect of this step.
Hide: If escape from the area is not possible, find a secure place to hide, barricade entrances, or create obstructions to protect yourself, and remain as quiet as possible to avoid detection by an assailant.
Fight: When directly confronted with danger and unable to run or hide, self-defense is considered a last resort to create an opportunity for survival. Engage in defensive actions to create a window for escape from the dangerous situation.

Throughout the activity, participants learned these principles through interactive lectures and simulated scenarios, ensuring a deep understanding and the ability to apply them in real-life situations.

Fostering a Secure Learning Environment for All

Sister Pia Marie Patcharee Soonthornpian, the Director of the school, emphasized the school's unwavering commitment to building a sustainable and safe educational institution. The “Run, Hide, Fight” activity is not merely about imparting survival skills; it is also about cultivating a safety consciousness among students to ensure they “Be aware, stay calm, know how, and survive correctly,” enabling everyone to live and learn at school with confidence and peace of mind.

Saint Joseph Mae Ramat School firmly believes that enhancing these knowledge and skills will empower all students and staff to effectively manage emergencies and collectively create an educational environment filled with safety and happiness for everyone in the future.