Road Patrol

Keeping our kids safe as the they come to / from school is the responsibility of the Road Patrol. This is typically looked after by senior students, with support from supervising parents.

Roles

Signing up for road-patrol is a term-long commitment, but there's also space for people to be on-call / backup in the event people are off sick / away.

1. Road Patrol
   • students year 5-6
2. Adult Supervisor
   • generally related to one of the Road Patrol students
   • helps the Road Patrol
   • may run the crossing solo if the weather is too intense for kids

How to join

If you're interested in helping, email the staff member co-ordinating road patrol:

• Nicole Boardman: nicoleb@mns.school.nz

Onboarding

Training

All the training you need are in this playlist

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8PGR675g4OtbQCXm0yCWP2NderngfBJ3

WhatApp group

There is a chat group used to coordinate things like:

• updates to the roster
• weather alerts
• pulling in relief if someone is sick/ away

Road Patrol Checklist

Morning

1. Check the weather (is it for kids?)
2. Get the gear
   • high viz gear (and water-proofs on rainy day)
   • flags
   • signs
3. Install flags + signs
4. Run road patrol — 8.30 - 9.05am
5. Remove signs + flags
6. Return gear
7. Ensure all school gates closed

Afternoon

1. Check the weather (is it for kids?)
2. Get the gear
   • high viz gear (and water-proofs on rainy day)
   • flags
   • signs
3. Install flags + signs
4. Run road patrol — 2.50 - 3.15pm
5. Remove signs + flags
6. Return gear