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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

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.