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Lollipop scheme still saving lives

MARCH 2009

Queensland school communities are encouraged to celebrate 25 years of the Lollipop School Crossing Supervisor Scheme.

The scheme has protected many thousands of children from possible injury since it was introduced in 1984.

There have been no deaths on supervised crossings in Queensland in the 25 years the school crossing scheme had been in operation.

Today there are 21 of the original supervisors still turning out every school day after 25 years of service.

These people will be presented with certificates of appreciation during this anniversary year.

All crossing supervisors will receive a 25 year anniversary pin to mark this significant milestone.

When the scheme started in 1984 there were 353 supervised crossings at 255 schools.

Today, there are 1162 crossings staffed by 1811 supervisors at 638 schools.

Every school day at least 30,000 students use supervised crossings across Queensland and at least 176,500 vehicles pass through these crossings.