Principals approving school excursions (variations to school routines) where some or all students are required to be absent from school for more than morning or afternoon session on any school day. Applies to overnight, weekend and vacation trips.
Statement of intent
Education Queensland is committed to providing safe and supportive learning environments for its student, staff and volunteers. This commitment includes the health and safety of staff and students when conducting curriculum activities at school or other locations.
School excursions (also referred to as variations to school routine in this policy) enhance students ' learning by providing the opportunities for students to participate in curriculum-related activities outside the normal school routine. School excursions are well-planned curriculum-related activities that aim to maximize students' learning experiences. All planned school excursions should be approved by the school principal and when more than one school is involved, principals of all participating schools should approve the excursion.
To ensure the health and safety of students and staff, schools are required to proactively manage all aspects of a variation to school routine. The school's duty of care to students extends to school excursions and camps, which are integral to students' educational programs. Activities conducted away from schools may increase risks and therefore the standard of care required must reflect the increase in identified risks.
Schools must be able to demonstrate that activities have been thoroughly planned to ensure that students, staff and others will be safe whilst undertaking the activity. Any potential risks must have been identified and managed and there must be a planned response in case of an emergency. However, documentation need not be excessive (contact the relevant Regional Senior Health and Safety Consultants for advice - http://education.qld.gov.au/health/contacts/hscontacts.html).
Contacts
For general information about school excursions, please contact:
For general information about school excursions, please contact:
For general information about school excursions, please contact:
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For further information regarding excursions involving overseas travel, please contact:
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