Wellbeing

Fortnightly foci week 7/8

Scooter ED

Safety basics: bicycles, scooters and skateboards

Children have been enjoying SCOOTER Ed with Miss McEvoy.

Here’s a list of safety basics for when your child is learning to ride bicycles, scooters and skateboards:

• Make sure your child rides a bicycle, scooter or skateboard that’s suitable for their age, size and ability.
• Wear a helmet. Helmets are compulsory for all children and adults when riding bikes in all Australian states and territories, and when riding scooters, skateboards and rollerblades in some states.
• Use protective gear like wrist guards, elbow pads and knee pads when riding a scooter, rollerblading or skateboarding.
• Dress your child in brightly coloured clothing. This helps riders, pedestrians and drivers see your child.
• Teach your child to look carefully at the riding environment to decide whether it’s safe to ride.
• Give your child some practice in a safe area, like your backyard or a park, before using a bike path or footpath.
• Always make sure a grown-up is with your child while they’re riding, until your child is old enough to ride safely and understand road rules.

Happy Birthday ~

Fortnightly HAPPY BIRTHDAY to:

• 16/11 Fletcher Hodson

Attendance

Did you know that if your child has below 90% attendance, it is extremely difficult to make progress in their learning? We encourage 96% attendance, at minimum, for the best chance to learn and progress.

If students are unable to attend, please notify the school by calling the office at 5484 1797 or letting us know via email to admin@sjrochester.catholic.edu.au or on Seesaw to your child's class teacher. 

If an absence is not reported, you will receive a text message by 10:00 am. 

Thank you for your support in ensuring strong attendance enabling a outstanding learner growth.