Over weeks 3 to 6, Year 3 students participated in Bike Education sessions as part of our Wellbeing Electives program, focusing on life skills that extend beyond the classroom. Supported by our Outdoor Education Team, students participated in a series of structured sessions designed to cater for a wide range of abilities. Some boys arrived already confident on two wheels, while many others were learning to ride for the very first time. One of the most rewarding outcomes of the program is that every Year 3 student is now able to ride independently. Watching students’ progress from tentative first pushes to confident, controlled riding was an incredible experience for staff and a proud achievement for the boys themselves.
Learning to ride a bike is an invaluable skill that promotes independence, physical activity, confidence and safe participation in the community. Students made excellent use of our School’s incredible outdoor spaces as they practised essential road safety skills, including navigating roundabouts, using pedestrian crossings, signalling with hand signals and understanding how to move safely around shared spaces.
To further support this learning, we welcomed Senior Constable Michael Krawczyk, Road Safety Educator from the South Australian Police, who spoke with students about bike and road safety. He reinforced the importance of recognising road signs, wearing helmets correctly, being visible to others and making safe decisions when riding. Students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn from a real-life road safety expert, as it helped them make meaningful connections between the skills they were practising at school and how they can apply them in everyday life. The sessions provided valuable knowledge and experiences that will help students stay safe and confident as they continue riding within their communities.
Aichlinn Duffy
Year 3 Teacher
