Student Use of Cars Policy
St Joseph’s College aims to provide an environment in which all students are safe. A number of students in Years 11 and 12 drive vehicles to school. The College must fulfill its duty of care in relation to student safety.
The policy aims to:
- clarify specific guidelines relating to student use of cars
- ensure safety and duty of care for all students who drive motor vehicles
Procedure:
Students will:
- provide the College with a “Permission to Drive to School” form which has been signed by their parent/ carer (a copy of this can be provided by the Deputy Principal). A copy of the student’s Drivers Licence must be attached to this form
- not drive their vehicle during school hours
- not drive their vehicle to or from official College activities, sporting competitions, excursions, etc. unless specific permission is gained from the principal for exceptional circumstances
- not carry other students in their vehicle, unless the College has been notified in writing by the parents of all parties. It should be noted that, in any case, the College does not support nor condone the practice of students travelling in other students’ cars
Where an exemption to any term of this policy is sought, it may only be granted by the College Principal. At all times, though, the regulation forbidding the transport of other students remains.