PEDAL PUSH

BIKE SAFETY DAY

Friday 6th September is Bike Safety Day for students in Years 3-6 in preparation for Pedal Push at the end of term. Bike and road safety are part of the NSW PDHPE syllabus so all students will be involved in the learning on this day - having bikes checked as well as participating in safe riding activities.

We will have the volunteer services of a bicycle mechanic from Renshaw’s Pedal Project as well as experienced parents on site to check student bikes to ensure all are roadworthy.
Below is the checklist that all bikes MUST pass before students participate in the on-road course for Pedal Push.
Please do a preliminary safety check BEFORE Bike Safety Day.
NB: No scooters on this day.

MECHANICAL TEST		PASS	FAIL
Brakes – stop the bike – back pedal Brake arm – hand Blocks contact rim - cable	Compulsory
Bell or Hooter	Compulsory
Front and Rear reflector – aligned and clean	Compulsory
Helmet with safety standard label AS/NZS 2063:2020 or 2008	Compulsory
Chain – adjusted	Checked for safety
Tyres – tread, inflated	Checked for safety
Handlebars – plugged ends, grips	Checked for safety
Headset bearings – no play	Checked for safety
Pedals – intact, spin	Checked for safety
Seat – tight	Checked for safety
Frame – straight	Checked for safety
Axle nuts - tight	Checked for safety

Jenny Eagle

Organising teacher

BELL TIMES

9.20 - 10.30	Class Lessons
10.30 - 10.40	Crunch 'n' Sip
10.40 - 11.40	Class Lessons
11.40 - 12.30	Lunch
12.30 - 2.00	Class Lessons
2.00 - 2.25	Recess
2.25 - 3.25	Class Lessons

Eglinton Public School Newsletter

Term 3 Week 4

Issue 24 · 15 Aug 2024

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