Drivers

�        A register of suitably registered drivers will be kept in the school general office. This register will be known to P & C and ASSPA Committees.

�        This list of authorised drivers is expected to be mainly staff members of the Weipa North State School, with support and non-teaching staff particularly encouraged to obtain their heavy vehicle / light rigid vehicle licenses, but may contain the names of parent drivers at the Principal�s discretion.

�        The school should investigate any costs incurred in obtaining a heavy vehicle licence, with the view to reimburse those who obtained their licence for the main purpose of being able to drive the school bus.

Safety

�        The following should be kept on board at all times: fire extinguisher, first aid kit, drinking water.

�        Any breakages should be reported without delay to the Principal or Registrar.

�        Code of Behaviour should be followed, in line with that disseminated by Qld Transport (see brochure).

Cleanliness

�        The teacher in charge of each excursion is responsible to ensure the bus is cleaned if necessary after the excursion. A bannister brush is to be kept on the bus.

�        No food or drinks (other than plain drinking water) are permitted.

Supervision

�        At least two adults in bus at all times with younger groups to maintain 1 adult per 5 preschoolers or 1 adult per 12 students in Years 1,2,3.

�        Adult supervision should be appropriate to the age, maturity and responsibility of the student group.

Priority for usage

�        A booking system should be used. Brief description of reason for using the bus (and destination) should be noted on the booking sheet, not just the name of the driver.

�        Excursions greater than walking distance to be given priority.

�        School use only � not to be borrowed by outside groups.

�        P & C and ASSPA Committees should have endorsed any long trips on dirt roads.

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