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Road safety around schools – what everyone needs to know
Road safety around schools – what everyone needs to know
Driving safely around schools is everyone’s responsibility – these are the road rules to know when driving near Victorian schools.
The return to classrooms serves as an important reminder for all road users, not just parents and carers, to obey the laws around school zones and watch out for children when driving through areas they frequent.
According to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), around seven children aged 0 to 15 die each year on Victorian roads. Children are at risk around roads because they are less visible, have a reduced ability to judge time, speed and distance, and often act without thinking.
“Motorists need to be careful when driving and parking around schools,” says RACV Head of Policy, James Williams.
“When we obey speed limits, are patient and exercise caution, we are role-modelling road safety behaviours.”
Remember to be SunSmart
Remember to be SunSmart
Did you know we can see and feel the sun’s light and heat, but we can’t see or feel the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation? This means UV can even damage our skin on cool or cloudy days.
Did you know we can see and feel the sun’s light and heat, but we can’t see or feel the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation? This means UV can even damage our skin on cool or cloudy days.
The SunSmart app can help!
The free SunSmart Global UV app tells you when sun protection is recommended for your location – this is when the UV level is 3 or higher.
Please make sure your child has his or her sunhat at school everyday in Term 4.
St Joseph's is a Child Safe School
Child Safe Policy 2022.pdfChild Safety Policy.mp4
It’s National Child Protection Week, and this year’s theme, “Every Conversation Matters”, is a timely reminder of how powerful everyday chats with children can be – especially when it comes to their online lives.
The online world offers incredible opportunities but also has its share of risks we need to educate children about. Think of it like teaching a child to ride a bike. You wouldn’t send them off without practice or a helmet. The same goes for the online world – we need to ensure children are prepared and protected before they start navigating it on their own.
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