Bikeability training

This week, Year 5 have been training with the Bikeability instructors to ride safely on their bikes. Level 1 saw them practising on the playground to ensure their stability and independence - this has been a great achievement for some children who could not ride at all before this week!
Level 2 children are currently out on the local roads learning how to stay safe with signalling and being aware of other road users. Their instructors have been so pleased with their willingness to learn. Well done Year 5!

Road Safety in Reception

On Tuesday, we had a visit from 'Bike- it Jen' from Sustrans, who talked to us about the benefits of walking, cycling or scooting to school and how to keep safe.

Some of the many benefits of walking to school include:

• good exercise
• fresh air
• lots to see and talk about

Here are some 'Green Cross Code' top tips on how to stay safe when walking near the road:

• Think - find a safe space to cross (zebra crossing, pelican crossing, lollipop person etc)  - never between parked cars
• Stop - keep a safe distance from the road
• Use your eyes and ears - never cross when listening to music or using a mobile phone
• Wait until it is clear or the cars have stopped - both ways
• Look and listen
• Walk, never run
• Wear bright/reflective clothing when it's dark

If you are unable to walk to school, Jenny also talked about how to stay safe in the car. Her tips included:

• Always wear your seatbelt
• Don't play with the car doors
• Remind the driver never to use their phone while driving

For more information, please visit www.sustrans.org.uk 

Park & Stride

Help our children get to school safer, healthier and happier. Try to park your car 5 or 10 minutes further away from the school and walk, cycle or scoot instead!

Keep an eye out for our 'Park & Stride' postcards, banners and posters...

Click on the link for more information

https://myjourneysouthampton.com/

Bike Maintenance Session with Sustrans

We've got Stuart from Sustrans in doing a bike maintenance session for some of our children and their parents. We've learnt lots about how to check our bikes are safe to ride!