As term four draws to a close, students at 20 schools are crossing roads safely under the careful watch of new crossing supervisors who will also be there to welcome back children and their families at the end of January.
The City of Greater Geelong now employs 190 school crossing supervisors to help children get safely to and from school.
The new recruits have completed on-road training sessions with existing supervisors and are now working at their own crossings.?
The City is investing $920,000 on school crossing supervisors in its 2021-2022 Budget, up from $912,000 in 2019-20.
Some school speed zones are permanent, while others operate from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm on weekdays during term time.
Being a crossing supervisor is about more than holding up a "lollipop" every morning and afternoon, it's about getting to know the community, supporting and encouraging local children and forming long-lasting friendships with families.
