Te Pohue students have got their "drop, cover and hold" sorted and are also adept at making volcanic eruptions, thanks to a recent visit to the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
The senior class had the distinction of becoming the first school group to use the "Life at the Boundary" education programme.
It is a great way to raise that awareness, Te Pohue School teacher Tim Orbell said.
The LAB and education programme are part of a three pronged approach to help communities on the East Coast better understand the natural hazards they face, including earthquakes and tsunami.
Mr Orbell said fantastic detailed wall displays, testing whether you know what to do in an earthquake and fun hands-on activities such as mixing ingredients to create their own volcanic eruptions means some have become more interested in science, particularly earth science.