BACKOur Year 12 Gateway students were fortunate enough to attend a Road Safety Education workshop, run by RYDA with support from the Rotary Club. The workshops are tailored for 16- to 17-year-olds and challenge students to change the way they think about road safety and lay the foundation for safe road use throughout their lives.
Students attended six interactive workshops, where they were given information on incorporating critical risk-assessment skills, understanding themselves (whether a driver or a passenger), and strategies to stay safe on the road. Students also watched a speed test in action to see how far a car travels at different speeds even after it has hit the brakes. Plus, see a presentation by an amazing lady who survived a near-death crash due to fatigue and distraction.
Overall, the students received a lot of knowledge and education on road safety that will hopefully last them a lifetime.
Our Year 13 Pathways to Employment students attended a one-day First Aid course this term. This hands-on course is designed to help with the understanding of First Aid, with emphasis being placed on the saving and sustaining of life. This course is based on practical exercises and group work. But more importantly, it will provide them with valuable skills and a relevant First Aid certificate useful in any future workplace.
