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School Bus Ridership Program Grade 4 to 6 |
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Introduction |
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Safely on
Board will contact the each Schools' Principal to explain the basics of the
program and to gather information about the school: -time
table -number
of classes of each grade -number
of students in each class Each
group will consist of 25 to 65 students. This
program is divided into two segments: -
Outside around the bus -
On board the School Bus It is necessary to have the teachers accompany
the students out to the bus. Parents and school bus drivers and local media
are also welcome to attend the program. |
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Program |
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Outside
the bus The
importance of staying away from the School Bus and "Danger Zone "
is discussed. Proper loading and unloading is reviewed along with examples of
safe locations to wait for the School Bus. The safe crossing technique is
taught along with how to assist younger students to cross. Emergency equipment is pointed out.
The three common types of evacuations are explored, each emergency exits is
demonstrated. The program ends with a rear-door emergency evacuation drill. Inside the bus Once inside
proper conduct is discussed at an age appropriate level. Stories and examples
are used to explain the dangers of disobeying the School Bus safety rules. A
lively misinformed puppet puts the student's knowledge to the test through a
series of humours antinodes. A few on board games will enlighten the students
to why certain rules are necessary. Emergency equipment is pointed out,
and their proper operation is discussed. Students will be given an
opportunity to open the emergency exits. The three common types of
evacuations are explored. Instruction is provided on how and when to carry
out an emergency evacuation. Discussion and examples are given to this group
on what they can do to assist the driver in and emergency. The program ends with a rear-door
emergency evacuation drill. |
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Time We
will work according to each individual schools time-table, respecting recess and
lunch breaks. Safely on board requires 60 to 70 minute to complete this
program. -20 minutes outside the school bus -30 minutes on board the school bus -10 minutes for the School Bus
evacuation drill This
time may vary due to the number of students participating. |
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Underlying Philosophy On
many School Buses this is the oldest group on-board. This may be the last
formal bus safety instruction this group participates in, although it will
not be the last time they travel on a School Bus. Safely on Board takes the
approach that this group can greatly assist the driver in an emergency if
they are properly instructed. We are pleased to offer this interactive safety
program to your school. |
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