Crossings, Bikes and Scooters

Dear Truganina College Families,

We love that so many of our students are walking and riding bikes and scooters to school - it's a fantastic way to start the day! However, we'd like to gently remind all families of an important safety expectation both outside and on school grounds.

PLEASE WALK BIKES AND SCOOTERS AT ALL TIMES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

This applies to students, siblings, and visitors - before school, during drop-off, and at pick-up time.

Our school grounds are busy and active, especially at the start and end of the day. Riding bikes and scooters through these spaces creates real risks for students, younger siblings, and staff in shared areas.

We ask that bikes and scooters are dismounted at the school gate and walked to the bike rack area. Riding can resume once students are safely back outside school grounds at the end of the day.

A note for families with younger siblings: If little ones have a bike or scooter too, the same rule applies - please hold their hands and walk with them once through the gates.

School Crossings

We’re reminding the community to slow down and take care at school crossings. Our school crossing supervisors do an amazing job, but they can’t do it alone. Let’s all do our part to keep our kids and crossing supervisors safe. 

Remember to:

• Slow down around school crossings and prepare to stop.
• Respect School Crossing Supervisors, they’re trained to support your children’s safety.
• Stop and wait until the school crossing is clear of all pedestrians including supervisors.
• If the school crossing flags are displayed, you must give way.
• Don’t let your children get in or out of your vehicle when stopped waiting at a school crossing.

• If you see a school crossing, use it.

   

The rules around school crossings aren’t just courtesy, they’re the law. To find out more, visit transport.vic.gov.au/schoolcrossings  

Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and welcoming for everyone. Please don't hesitate to speak with a staff member at the front office if you have any questions.

Warm regards,

The Truganina College Team