Practical preparedness for every classroom
During an emergency, teachers may need to care for students until further support is available. The Classroom Survival Backpack keeps practical supplies organised and close at hand, helping teachers respond calmly during those first critical hours.
Why classroom preparedness matters
Schools may need to manage an emergency before outside support is available. Depending on the situation, teachers could be sheltering in place, responding to a lockdown or helping students evacuate.
A clear plan provides direction. Having suitable supplies organised and available in each classroom helps teachers put that plan into action and focus on keeping students safe and supported.
Choose what works for your school
A backpack for each classroom, with a central locker to support the wider school.
Classroom Survival Backpack
A wall mounted grab and go kit with emergency supplies for up to 25 students and one teacher, kept within easy reach in the classroom.
Resilience Locker
A central store of emergency supplies for staff and shared use across the school, sized to suit your roll. It can be used alongside classroom backpacks to support preparedness across the wider school.
Preparing more than one classroom? Talk to us about bulk orders and funding support.
What's in the Classroom Survival Backpack
More than 30 practical emergency essentials, grouped and organised so teachers and staff can quickly find what they need.
- 1 x Waterproof 40L backpack
- 2 x Internal storage bags
- 1 x Torch / radio / powerbank
- 1 x 12V USB car charger
- 1 x Multi USB charge cable
- 2 x Torches with batteries
- 2 x Sets of extra batteries
- 25 person first aid kit
- 25 x KN95 face masks
- 1 x Large hand sanitiser
- 1 x 30 pack wet wipes
- 12 x Packs of tissues / toilet paper
- 12 x Hazardous waste plastic bags
- 2 x Pairs of ear plugs
- 1 x Pair of work gloves
- 1 x Pack of sanitary liners
- 12 x Long shelf life food rations
- 1 x Bag of barley sugars
- 2 x 10L water containers
- 25 x Paper cups
- 200L of water purification tablets
- 3 x Survival whistles
- 1 x Hi vis vest
- 1 x Pack of waterproof matches
- 25 x Mylar emergency blankets
- 1 x Multi tool with knife
- 3 x Light sticks
- 1 x 6ft x 8ft tarpaulin
- 1 x Paracord rope
- 1 x Roll of duct tape
- 2 x Notebooks
- 2 x Ballpoint pens
- 2 x Permanent markers
- 1 x Handbook, customisable for your school (MOQ applies)
- 1 x Wall J hook for mounting
40L waterproof pack
Organised by category
Ministry of Education & Civil Defence aligned
Wall mount J hook
Customisable handbook
How schools get started
Tell us about your school
Share your school name, contact details and the number of classrooms you would like equipped.
Work out what is needed
Together, we talk through your school’s needs and whether classroom backpacks, a Resilience Locker or a combination of both would work best.
Support with funding
Where needed, we can provide quotes and supporting information for funding or grant applications.
Delivery and staff briefing
We coordinate delivery and show your team what is included, how everything is organised and where it should be kept.
Equipping more than one classroom?
Whether you need one backpack or enough to equip every classroom in your school, we can help coordinate the process. We manage bulk orders, purchase orders and invoicing, and can provide quotes and supporting information for funding or grant applications.
Enquire for your schoolDesigned alongside schools in Aotearoa
The Classroom Survival Backpack was developed with input from New Zealand schools and informed by Ministry of Education and Civil Defence guidance. This practical experience helps ensure the supplies reflect the needs of classrooms, students and the staff responsible for their care.
Common questions
One backpack per classroom is the usual approach, with each pack designed to support up to 25 students and one teacher. Larger or shared learning spaces may need additional supplies. Tell us about your school and we can help you work out what is suitable.
Yes. Plenty of schools order this way. Get in touch and we will sort the paperwork.
Yes. We can provide quotes and supporting information for funding or grant applications.
Yes. The emergency handbook can include information specific to your school. Minimum order quantities apply.
The Classroom Survival Backpack is designed for school aged students and classrooms of up to 25. The Kōhanga Emergency Readiness Backpack is tailored for younger tamariki and mixed age early childhood settings. We can help you choose the most suitable option for your setting.
On the wall. Each pack includes a J hook so it can be mounted on the classroom wall, where it is visible and within easy reach of staff.
Talk with us about your school
Tell us what you’re preparing for and what support you need. Our team can answer your questions about larger orders, funding documentation and handbook customisation.
