STSWR Safety Programs for Student Bus and Standing Patrollers

Statement

Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region considers safety a top priority. The Safety Patrol Program and the STSWR Trailblazers are beneficial safety program for bus and standing patrollers.

Training

CAA Foot & Bus Patrol

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Each September, training is provided for all bus and standing patrollers. STSWR works in conjunction with CAA, Waterloo Region Police Services, City of Cambridge, City of Kitchener and City of Waterloo fire services, as well as EMS to emphasize the importance of making safety a top priority. These children (ages 10-14) are trained in basic first aid, bus evacuation procedures as well as how to be a bus or standing patrol. This program is a wonderful leadership opportunity for students this age.

Foot and Bus Patrol training will take place at Budd Park in Kitchener, ON from September 15 to 18, 2025. Training is hosted and delivered by CAA.

Contact: Arun Chandra (arun_chandra@stswr.ca)

Location: Budd Park (1100 Homer Watson Blvd, Kitchener, ON)

2025 Dates:

• Waterloo and area schools – Monday, September 15 and AM of Tuesday, September 16
• Cambridge and area schools – PM of Tuesday, September 16 and Friday, September 19
• Kitchener and area schools – Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 18

Times:

• Morning training session runs from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Afternoon training session runs from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Transportation:

The Bus Operator will contact your school before the training with a pick-up time. Pick-up for the morning session starts at approximately 8:45 AM and departs at 11:35 AM. Pick-up for the afternoon session will start at approximately 11:15 AM and depart at 2:05 PM.

Numbers of Patrollers:

Please respect these Waterloo Regional Police Services guidelines when setting your numbers:

Foot Patrollers:  One crossing point  10 (2 patrollers per day, plus 2 spares)

Bus Patrollers:  One full bus  5 (one each for front, middle, back, plus 2 spares)

STSWR Trailblazers

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Trailblazers training is held at your school between September 15 and 30, 2025. Training is hosted and delivered by STSWR staff.

Contact: Leslie Maxwell (leslie_maxwell@stswr.ca)

Location: Your school

Dates: September 15-30

Duration: 50-minutes

Number of Patrollers: 30 max per school

Recognition

Student Safety Patrollers have provided an essential service to the children of Waterloo Region for many years. Their commitment to the safety of others is admirable and we are committed to recognize their dedication on a regular basis. This recognition takes the form of Safety Patroller Appreciation Days which are offered to the patrollers throughout the school year.

Mentor Support

Mentors are key to the success of both the CAA School Safety Patrol and STSWR Trailblazer programs. From training and regular check-ins to motivation and recognition, mentors help students grow as leaders while promoting safety in their school communities.