A recurrent theme in my message to students is about the need for safety around the school grounds. Wellbeing starts with providing a safe and supportive environment. These safety and care obligations are not confined to the boundaries of the school. Our duty of care to students and families extends beyond the school gates, until students have arrived home. 

We work closely with bus companies and our surrounding schools and neighbours to ensure our students are safe as they travel home. I ask that all students continue to take notice of their behaviour as they exit the school. At times we can all be mindless, switching off as our “work” day has ended. Those who walk, ride, scooter or skate we ask that you maintain high standards of safety and consider the risks of your behaviours. Wearing helmets, doubling friends, adhering to road rules are all essential for safety and protection of all in our environment. 

Buses in particular can be an environment where mindless behaviour may lead dangerous or unsafe consequences. Over the next few weeks our bus companies will be assessing our routes, safety procedures, numbers on buses and general running of this area of our school. We ask that students continue to display best practice including “tapping on” so that accurate assessment can lead to appropriate changes if needed.