Roles of the School in the Security of Pupils – Basic 5 Security Education Lesson Note (First Term)

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Assess the roles of the school in ensuring pupils’ security.
2. Identify specific security measures that schools should have, such as proper security personnel, safe facilities, and emergency procedures.

Keywords

School security, Pupils’ safety, Security personnel, Emergency procedures

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by asking pupils if they feel safe in their school. Discuss what makes them feel secure and what the school does to protect them.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are aware of basic safety measures and general security rules.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Posters on school security
• School safety guidelines booklet

Building Background Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about personal safety and general safety rules.

Embedded Core Skills

Critical Thinking, Safety Awareness, Collaboration

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 5
• Security Education textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Posters with school security measures
• Scenarios or role-play materials

Content

1. Roles of the School in Ensuring Pupils’ Security

• Security Personnel: Schools should have trained security personnel at entrances and exits to monitor who comes in and out of the school. 
• Safe Facilities: Schools need to ensure that the buildings and playgrounds are safe and well-maintained to prevent accidents. 
• Emergency Procedures: Schools should have clear emergency procedures, such as fire drills and lockdowns, to keep pupils safe in case of an emergency. 
• Supervision: Teachers and staff should supervise pupils during school hours, especially during break times and while they move between classes. 
• Access Control: Schools should control access to the premises to prevent unauthorized persons from entering. 

Assessment

1. Schools should have trained _____ personnel to monitor entrances and exits. a) teaching b) security c) cleaning d) health 
2. Safe facilities prevent _____ a) fun b) accidents c) learning d) exercises 
3. Schools should have clear _____ procedures for emergencies. a) teaching b) cooking c) emergency d) sleeping 
4. Teachers and staff should _____ pupils during school hours. a) avoid b) ignore c) supervise d) leave 
5. Schools should control _____ to prevent unauthorized persons from entering. a) food b) water c) access d) playtime 
6. Security personnel are important for _____ the school environment. a) cleaning b) playing c) distracting d) ignoring 
7. Emergency procedures include _____ drills and lockdowns. a) sport b) fire c) art d) music 
8. Safe facilities help to prevent _____ and keep pupils secure. a) studying b) accidents c) playing d) laughing 
9. Supervision is necessary to ensure pupils are _____ a) ignored b) lost c) safe d) hurt 
10. Access control helps to keep _____ out of the school. a) teachers b) pupils c) authorized persons d) unauthorized persons