During the senior years of schooling many of our students become drivers and start driving themselves to school. It is acknowledged that this is a significant and exciting rite of passage for our young people While most young drivers are careful, safety conscious and considerate when driving, they are one of the most vulnerable road user groups. Travelling with teenage passengers adds to the risk for these young drivers. Hence for safety reasons it is critical that we know who they are.
Therefore, we request that if you have a student driver that holds a valid Queensland licence who intends to drive to school, either on a regular basis or occasionally, you download the Notice of Intention to Drive to School - Student Driver Agreement form. Please complete the form with your student and return it to school as soon as possible. This is to ensure the safety of your student.
Download the Notice of Intention to Drive to School - Student Driver Agreement form
It is also important that as parents/guardians you understand that we have a duty of care for all our students and that your son or daughter does not drive other students in their car without the prior appropriate permissions. Once again this is to protect the wellbeing of all our students.
We would also like to remind all parents that students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without written permission from parents provided to the administration. It is not acceptable for students to leave the school grounds at any time during the day to get 'things' from their cars.
As a school we appreciate any support and reinforcement of these expectations from parents/guardians. Thank you for your ongoing support in this area.