While Leavers once represented a week of unsupervised partying for Western Australia's year 12 graduates, an increasing number of parents and relatives are helping keep things on the safe side.
Erin Hemery and Iona Butler have travelled to Dunsborough with mum Helen Hemery as part of celebrations.An estimated 8,500 graduating year 12 students are expected to descend on WA's South West for annual Leavers Week celebrations.
While a week of unsupervised partying is still the goal for many attendees, a growing number of parents and other relatives are making the journey with them.Helen Hemery made the trip from Perth with another mum to accompany her 17-year-old daughter Erin and her friends on Leavers."I feel more confident being here.
Colby Walton has recruited his sister to stay in Dunsborough while he attends with friend James Anderson.School leaver Scarlotte said she and her friends were staying in contact with their families through safety and location sharing app Life360.Thousands of school leavers are expected to head to WA's South West for this week's celebrations.It allows friends and families to see each others' locations or receive notifications when they arrive or leave designated places.
" they're getting educated earlier, they know the consequences of doing things that are illegal and they're making better decisions.""I think there's a little bit of stigma, but they're willing to have that support close by," Mr Croot said.Superintendent Geoff Stewart has urged parents to check in with their children while they are celebrating Leavers Week.
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