14/08/2026
A tense, realistic drill turned Lagao 2nd Bo. Elementary School into a scene of urgent action today as teachers, pupils, and emergency teams staged an active shooter simulation to test the campus’s readiness for crime‑related incidents. The exercise, coordinated with PROXII PS4, the SWAT unit, and the Barangay San Isidro council, simulated an intruder moving through school grounds and entering a classroom, forcing staff and students to execute lockdown and evacuation procedures under pressure.
From the first alarm, classrooms went dark and doors were secured while teachers guided students to hidden positions and enforced silence. Law enforcement officers practiced room‑clearing techniques and established a secure perimeter, working in tandem with school personnel to isolate the threat. The scenario included staged casualties to test on‑scene triage and medical response, giving responders a realistic environment to practice casualty stabilization and transport.
Community response was immediate and visible. The Barangay San Isidro council dispatched an ambulance to the campus to simulate emergency medical transport and casualty handoff.
Sir Ronald Radin, Education Program Supervisor, praised the exercise for its speed and cohesion. He highlighted the importance of regular, realistic training to strengthen school safety measures.
Students’ reactions were carefully managed to keep the drill educational rather than traumatic. Older pupils followed instructions with focused discipline, while younger children were gently reassured by the teachers. Age‑appropriate debriefs after the simulation to answer questions and ease anxieties, reinforcing that drills are about preparedness and protection.
School administrators and responding agencies held a thorough debrief to review performance and identify gaps. Officials noted strengths in rapid response and interagency communication but flagged areas for improvement including faster parent notification systems, clearer evacuation signage, and more robust student accounting during chaotic moments. Plans are already underway for follow‑up trainings, community briefings for parents, and updates to the school’s emergency protocols.
As dusk fell on the campus, one message echoed among teachers, officers, barangay officials, and parents: preparedness is a shared responsibility, and practicing difficult scenarios today builds the resilience needed to face real emergencies in the future.
DepEd RXII SDO General Santos City
Proxii Gscpo Estasyon Kwatro
