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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

{insert school name} Year 11 students have been given the opportunity to attend the award-winning one day RYDA Road Safety Education Program. This program is strongly recommended by the school and we hope that we have a high level of participation from our students.

This is the perfect time in students’ lives to engage in this program as it addresses, in a real and practical way, the many dangers and challenges young drivers and their passengers face. In small groups, students work with facilitators to develop and practise personalised strategies and life skills which will help them respond positively to challenges on the road, both as drivers and highly influential passengers. The program combines personal stories, demonstrations and interactive activities to ensure that students are engaged during the presentations.

{discuss how the RYDA Program fits with school curriculum, if applicable}

Information regarding the one day RYDA excursion is detailed below;

Date: {insert date}

Venue: {insert venue}

Time: Depart from school {insert time}

Return to school {insert time}

Cost: {insert cost} (including transport and RYDA program)

Dress: Students are to wear complete school uniform

What to bring: Lunch and morning tea - there is no food available for purchase on site

Students need to bring a pen

RYDA is made up of six practical and powerful workshops that aim to lay the foundation for safe road use throughout the students' life.
Speed & Stopping: On a closed section of roadway, students experience the relationship between speed and stopping distance through practical observation. Students also learn about the importance of car safety features and maintenance.
Hazards & Distractions: An interactive session where students form strategies to manage distractions and improve their hazard perception skills.
The ‘I’ in Drive: A reflective session designed to show students how their personality is an important aspect of the total road safety equation. Students self assess against five personality areas and use this tool to analyse risky situations in cars.
Road choices: A discussion, routinely led by a Police Officer on key risk areas for young drivers and passengers. Features hard-hitting videos on decision-making and choices.
After the Crash: A powerful presentation by a speaker about the crash that changed their life and the lives of those around them.
Genevieve’s story: A true story about a young driver and passenger involved in a road crash. Students analyse the crash and its contributing factors and develop plans for decision making in risky situations.

The program does not contain graphic images however it does touch on the consequences of road crashes and can be emotionally confronting for those students who have experienced similar trauma. If you have any concerns regarding your child's response to these topics, please advise us, so that we can provide the appropriate support on the day.

Details of the program can be found in the attached brochure or at www.rse.org.au/ryda.

Yours faithfully

{insert principal name} {insert organiser name}

Principal Year 11 Co-ordinator