CAA-Quebec School Safety Patrols
For children’s safety
Safety Patrols: A long-standing tradition in Quebec schools
Did you know? CAA-Quebec School Safety Patrols have been in existence since 1929! Thousands of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders have learned, applied, and passed on safety rules over the years. Stationed on street corners, in school hallways and courtyards, or on school buses, Safety Patrols are there to keep students safe.
The benefits of a School Safety Patrol
For the patroller
- Strong sense of accomplishment and belonging
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Respect for others
- Road safety awareness from an early age
For the school
- Fewer incidents
- Calmer environment
- Safer behaviour inside and outside school
For the parents
- Peace of mind
- Reduced need for accompaniment
For the community
- Accident prevention
- Safer school crossings and neighbourhoods
- Cautious and committed students
- Road safety ambassadors
Types of School Safety Patrols
Depending on the school’s needs, patroller responsibilities and workplaces may vary:
Pedestrian patroller
Pedestrian patrollers make sure pedestrians get safely across roads and crosswalks. They may also escort Trottibus walkers to school. See what else they do.
School bus patroller
School bus patrollers help bus drivers ensure students get safely on and off the bus. See what else they do.
School patroller
School patrollers work with school supervisors to ensure that students can move easily around the school grounds and inside the school. See what else they do.
The 45 – School Safety Patrol Dance (in French only)
Are you on the school safety patrol? Introducing the 45, a dance we created especially for you. Learn the moves and dance along to your favourite tune. Whether you boogie down alone or in a group, this dance is for you. Get ready to strut your stuff!
Winners of the CAA-Quebec School Safety Patrol 2024 year-end contest
Lots of prizes were awarded! The Safety Patroller of the Year won a bike and helmet, courtesy of Louis Garneau. Three schools won $300 to organize a recognition activity for their patrollers. Three patrollers received a $50 gift card, courtesy of our partner Harvey’s, and three others received a $50 gift card from Campus Discount. Last but not least, three safety patrol program officials received a $50 gift card for Evive.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Lili-Anne Labrecque, winner of the grand prize: a bicycle and helmet donated by Louis Garneau.
École aux Quatre-Vents in Drummondville: winner of $300 to organize a recognition activity for its patrollers as part of the end-of-school-year contest.
Ivanna Dizoe is one of the winners of a Campus Discount gift card. She is a patroller at École Georges-P.-Vanier in Brossard.
École des Mille-Fleurs in Longueuil: winner of $300 to organize a recognition activity for its patrollers as part of the Easter contest.
Our team is here to help you
We’ll answer any questions you may have about joining the CAA-Quebec School Safety Patrol.
CAA-Quebec foundation wishes to thank the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec for its support.
