Riding a bike to school is a great way for students to stay active and gain some sense of age-appropriate independence, however, there are some things to consider.
We want our students and community to be safe so students must:
- wear a well-fitted and Australian Standard approved helmet
- understand and follow the road rules including:
- ride to the left on footpaths
- give pedestrians right of way on footpaths
- watch out for cars entering or leaving driveways
- walk their bike whilst inside the School grounds
- park the bike in the bicycle racks outside the Iona Sports Centre or the Primary School racks in the rear car park behind the School Chapel
For older children, think carefully about the following when judging their ability to ride on their own:
- How safe is the travel route?
- What are their riding skills like?
- How aware are they of their surroundings in the traffic environment?
- How well can they manage unexpected hazards?
Wheel safety is taught as part of the PDHPE K-10 syllabus including a focus during Year 2 Camp.
Riding accompanied gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to help children learn to ride appropriately until they are ready to make safe decisions.