Wellbeing

Riding bikes and scooters to school

With the school holidays only 3 weeks away this is a timely reminder to make sure your child is always wearing a helmet when they ride their bikes or scooters in the street or down to the park. The helmets serve a very important purpose of protecting our skulls which in turn protect our brain. We want to see very child who leaves Albion North Primary School on the last day of term 4 return on the first day of 2026. We do not want to hear of any accidents that have occurred because of bike helmets

In Victoria, it is mandatory for all cyclists to wear an approved and securely fastened helmet, complying with the AS/NZS 2063 standard. The law applies everywhere, including roads, bike paths, and footpaths, and you can be fined for not wearing one. Exemptions are available for specific medical or religious reasons and must be documented.

What you need to know

Helmet requirement: You must wear a helmet that is securely fitted and fastened.
Approved standard: The helmet must meet the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 2063.
Passengers: Any passengers you have on your bicycle must also wear a helmet.
Exemptions: Written exemptions can be granted by VicRoads for medical or religious reasons, such as a medical certificate for a short-term condition or proof for religious headdress.
Penalties: Police can stop you and issue a fine for not wearing a helmet. Fines can range from $231to $925.

What is resilience?

Resilience in children is the ability to bounce back from adversity, stress, and challenging situations by developing the skills to cope, adapt, and recover. It's a skill that is learned and developed over time, not an innate trait, and is built through positive relationships and experiences. A resilient child can navigate difficulties like a difficult test or a change in family structure and can emerge stronger from the experience

Key aspects of resilience in children

It's a learned skill:
It's about coping, not avoiding:
It's a process:
Positive relationships are crucial:
It fosters other skills:

Children are not born resilient; they develop it over time through practice and support.

Resilience doesn't mean a child won't experience sadness or frustration, but that they have the tools to manage these feelings and not let them stop them from moving forward.

Building resilience is an ongoing process that involves navigating stressful situations and recovering from them.

Caring and supportive relationships with adults—like parents, teachers, and family members—are a foundation for developing resilience.

As children develop resilience, they also build confidence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage their emotions.

The school holidays are a great time for students to practice being resilient

Here are some examples

Keep practising on that new bike or scooter if your child is struggling.

Make friends at the park with another child who has the same toy.

Try and learn the rules to a new boardgame you haven't played before.