Being a Safety Patroller
Being part of a team and playing a key role is a real thrill!
I can join the School Safety Patrol if I’m in Grade 4, 5 or 6. I must be serious about it, because people are counting on me. I need my parents’ consent. The following information gives me a good idea of the work I’ll be doing and the commitment I’ll be making if I accept to become a School Safety Patroller.
The qualities of a School Safety Patroller
- Self-confidence
- Sense of responsibility and mutual support
- Knowledge of safety rules
- Punctuality
- Team spirit
- Politeness
- Respect for others
Responsibilities of school safety patrollers
Important notice
No matter what type of Safety Patroller I am, I must always set an example and remind other students of the rules, but I must not argue with them. If a student refuses to comply with the rules, I must tell the School Safety Patrol Chief or a teacher.
The School Safety Patroller pledge
As a School Safety Patroller, I pledge to:
- Attend all patrol meetings throughout my assignment.
- Report for duty on time.
- Notify my supervisor in advance if I can’t.
- Wear my shoulder belt and badge (if I’m a captain) correctly, and remove them at the end of my watch.
- Know the safety rules and politely remind other students of them as needed.
- Never stand in the middle of the street to help people cross or to direct traffic.
- Notify my supervisor if someone refuses to follow instructions.
- Properly maintain my equipment.
As a Patroller, I set the example:
- I walk on the sidewalk, or if there isn’t one, facing traffic so I can see cars coming.
- I cross the street in a straight line at intersections and crosswalks.
- I comply with pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic lights.
- Before crossing, I look left, right, left again, and then over my shoulder.
- If I’m crossing at an intersection and a vehicle is stopped, I make eye contact with the driver before crossing to make sure they’ve seen me.
- I avoid wearing headphones or using my phone while walking.
The “yellow” belt: Patrollers never leave home without it
While I’m on duty, I must always wear the distinctive patrol belt.
It’s on loan to me, so I’ll have to return it to my supervisor at the end of my assignment or if I leave the Patrol.
My Safety Patrol Chief can easily order belts online.
How do I take care of my belt?
It’s pretty easy!
I soak it in soapy water for about 15 minutes.
I gently scrub the surface with a small brush or my hands.
I hang the belt on a hanger to dry.
How can I become a School Safety Patroller?
If there’s already a Patrol at my school
My best course of action is to speak to the person in charge, or to go to the secretary’s office, where someone will be able to help me or direct me to the right person to answer my questions.
If there’s no Patrol at my school
I can talk about it with my teachers or my parents, or go and see the school administration to suggest and pass on the right information to Start a School Safety Patrol.