Here are just some of the activities JRSOs can get involved in:
• Talk at assemblies and classes on road safety topics
• Prepare and maintain a JRSO noticeboard providing information on a variety of road safety related activities that are important to the school
• Run competitions in the school and decide on prizes for the winners
• Use www.jrso.com and www.streetsense2.com to source information and showcase their school’s activities
• Write letters, e.g. to local companies asking for support or to parents providing information on a particular road safety issue
• Employ next year’s JRSOs by displaying the advert, handing out application forms and sitting on the interview panel
• Get involved in organising safe and active travel activities, e.g. in-car safety, cycle training, walking & cycling to school
Other ideas include:
• Be Safe, Be Seen fashion shows
• ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’/’Weakest Link ‘ style assembly
• ‘Tip of the week’ on the notice board
• Ask local companies to sponsor road safety materials for the school
• Produce a JRSO newsletter
• Make Your Own JRSO characters’ competition
• Road Safety Christmas Card competition