SPORTS NEWS

Students in year 5 next year will have the opportunity to be involved in the Bike Education program due to its cancellation this year. The aim is to equip students with the necessary skills to avoid accidents and enjoy safe riding. Students become more aware of the dangers they may face on the roads and learn many important road rules. 

Before starting the program, students will have already had a safety/maintenance check on their bike and helmet. Each week in theory sessions in the classroom the students will focus on various skills such as braking at speed, precision riding, how to negotiate a round-a-bout correctly, the skill to ride with one hand in order to scan over shoulder for any dangers, bike maintenance, road rules etc. In culmination to the theory sessions, the students will be involved in a two day intensive practical session where all of the above will be put into action. We are planning for the two days of the practical sessions next year to be Tuesday 9th March and Thursday 11th March 2021.

The final session of the Bike Ed. course will involve a ride outside the school grounds in the local area on quiet roads (Date to be advised). We will be  looking for parents who have a WWC to accompany us on this ride next year. Only students who have demonstrated the necessary skills will be eligible to ride in this final session. 

SAFETY HINTS:

It is the law to wear a certified Australian Standards helmet when riding.

Protect your feet when you ride- don’t go barefoot or wear thongs or sandals.

A bicycle is a vehicle. The rider has the same responsibility as other road users.

When children are cycling with friends, their concentration may be poor and their cycling unsafe.  

ACTIVITIES TO SHARE WITH YOUR CHILD:

• Help your child to select the correct size helmet and make sure it is properly fitted.
• Take your child along cycling paths and stop to discuss potential hazards along the way.
• Count the number of driveways, laneways or places where the path crosses the road.
• Cycle together until you are confident your child is safe on the roads.
• Ride to school together, we have a secure bike shelter.
• Obtain a copy of the road rules and have a Family Quiz.

“Happy Cycling”

Julie Gatt - Bike Ed Coordinator