The rising tide of school violence in WA continues unabated! In May 2023, a 15 year old boy fired a gun in the car park of a Two Rocks school, sparking a lockdown, while at a Carine High School in December, a 16 year old boy was allegedly stabbed twice in the b...
Things are gonna get messy! That’s the clarion call of many copycat offenders in US schools as the harbinger of an impending school attack. Here in Australia, the increasing number of homegrown violent incidents at our schools i...
School Violence in WA: Protect Staff & Students with Wihkum App School is intended for learning and growth. It shouldn’t be a breeding ground for violence. Whilst Australia has a safe education system compared to some countries, school violence remains a concern. ...
Duress Alarms: School Safety at the Touch of a Button with Wihkum School safety has never been more critical. In today’s world, having a reliable duress alarm system in place can be the difference between a calm, controlled situation and chaos. This is where solutio...
Perth Teen Becomes First in Australia to be Jailed for School Sadly American style gun violence has come to haunt schools in Australia. A teenager has become the first student to be jailed for carrying out a school shooting in Australia. The 15-year-old young ma...
Bullying in School: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore You know 1 out of 4 Australian students dread walking through the school door? Not scared of tests or homework, but terrified of being mocked, excluded, or physically hurt. Bullying in schools is spre...
What to Do in Case of an Armed Intruder? Whenever a school faces a terrifying situation of an armed intruder , the safety and security of students and staff become the top priority. Such emergencies need quick, well-coordinated responses to ...
The Growing Crisis of Public School Teacher Assaults and Threats by Students In classrooms across the world, a disturbing trend is unfolding. Teachers, the very individuals dedicated to shaping future generations, are increasingly under attack. Recent statistics paint a concer...
Security Lockdown Procedures & Policies for Schools | Wihkum A regular school day can suddenly be ruined when a potential threat emerges nearby. The alarm rings, and confusion sets in. Do students and staff know where to go? Is there a clear plan in place? In m...
Improve Safety in Schools with 15 Essential Security Measures Did you know that nearly 77% of public schools reported at least one crime incident in a single academic year? Amounting almost 1.4 million incidents. This alarming statistic highlights why safety in ...
How to Keep Your School Safe: Emergency Response Plans for Schools Emergency planning plays an important role in creating a safe school environment. It’s more about just responding to big incidents. Additionally, it involves everyday actions that can prevent emergenc...
How to Protect Students from Violence in School? Health safety of students should be the top priority for every school. In safe and secure school environment, students can focus on learning, building friendships, and developing skills they need for ...