Shirley Boys’ High School Year 12 students have been given the opportunity to participate in the award winning RYDA Road Safety Education Workshop. RYDA is designed for 16-17 year olds as they begin to drive or ride in cars driven by their peers. This workshop (part of a broader programme) challenges students to change the way they think about road safety and lay the foundation for safe road use throughout their lives. Students do not need to have their license to take part in the programme.

The aim of the programme is to increase an understanding of road safety issues (including risk factors), educate students about their rights and responsibilities on the road and equip them with the tools they need to choose behaviours that lead to safer outcomes on New Zealand roads.

Did you know that Male drivers in the 15–19 year age group are approximately eight times more likely to crash than male drivers in the lowest risk age group of 55–59 years and female drivers aged 15–19 are about six times more likely to crash than female drivers in the lowest risk group of 45–49 year olds. Also for every fatality there are approximately another 10 people who are seriously injured. It is crucial that we equip our young people with the right tools and strategies to navigate through this.

Please read the attached flyer and visit our website www.rse.org.nz for more information and our parent resources.

RSE’s national and regional partners have subsidised this workshop for the school (normal cost $49 per student).

Information regarding the one-day RYDA workshop is detailed below;

Date: 10th May

Venue: Riccarton Racecourse

Time: Depart from school 8.30 am

Return to school 2.30pm

Cost: No Cost.

Dress: Students are to wear school uniform and bring a raincoat

Bring: A Pen and morning tea and lunch.

COVID 19: RYDA programme is following government guidelines for Covid 19 and all Staff attending are fully vaccinated.