Principals

Your role

The principal is responsible for the approval of all non-adventure single-day excursions other than those that must approved by the school council.

Before the program commences the principal should have a copy of all the approval documentation. This includes detailed information that may be needed in an emergency such as:

• the exact location of the excursion participants at all times, including during travel
• the relevant telephone number/s through which excursion staff may be contacted in an emergency
• the names and family contacts for all students and staff
• copies of the parental consent and medical advice forms of students
• a copy of the program's emergency response plan

Planning the excursion

To support your planning and to ensure you have met your responsibiliities, use the Principal checklist (Word - 98Kb).

To begin planning your excursion, go to Planning.

More information

Principals must understand the common law responsibilities of school personnel, see: Legal liability.

See also:

• Activity peak bodies - Resources.
• Other teachers with recent experience instructing the activity who can offer an understanding of both the technical requirements and the educational context.
• School Policy and Advisory Guide