Yesterday, our Non-Teaching Staff and College Department participated in a 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬, presented by Atty. John C. Bantonare.

The workshop aimed to strengthen our team’s awareness, preparedness, confidence, and ability to respond appropriately during critical situations. Through practical discussions, scenario-based activities, and hands-on exercises, participants learned essential response strategies, team coordination, communication, and evidence-based protocols to guide decision-making in active attacker situations.

More than learning techniques, the training emphasized the importance of remaining alert, responding responsibly, and making informed, life-saving decisions under pressure. It also reinforced the role of every member of the school community in promoting a culture of safety, preparedness, and resilience.

Recent events remind us that school safety is everyone’s responsibility. While we hope that these skills will never have to be used, being prepared can make a crucial difference when every second matters.

This initiative also supports Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, particularly in promoting safe, peaceful, inclusive, and resilient institutions and communities.

At St. Thomas More School of Law and Business, we continue to invest in the knowledge, skills, and preparedness of our people—not only for their own safety, but for the protection and well-being of the entire school community.

Train. Prepare. Respond. Protect.

Together, we create a safer tomorrow.