P6 & P7 Pedal Ahead with Bikeability! 🚲

Our Primary 6 and 7 pupils have been taking part in Bikeability, a fantastic programme designed to help them develop essential cycling skills and road safety awareness. Over the past two sessions, they have been getting to grips with the basics, starting with bike checks to ensure their bikes are safe and ready to ride. They then moved on to practising their cycling skills around the playground, focusing on balance, control, and key manoeuvres.

The pupils have shown great enthusiasm so far, and it’s been brilliant to see their confidence growing with each session! Over the next few weeks, they will continue honing their skills in the playground before progressing out onto the roads to put their learning into practice in real-life situations.

A huge well done to all the children for their focus and determination—we’re looking forward to seeing them develop even more as safe and responsible cyclists! 🚴‍♂️✨

#Bikeability #CycleSafe #StJosephsRCPrimary

UNCRC Rights:

  • Article 6: Every child has the right to develop to their full potential, including learning vital life skills like road safety.
  • Article 24: Every child has the right to good health, including learning safe and active travel skills.
  • Article 28: Every child has the right to an education, including practical skills like cycling safely.
  • Article 31: Every child has the right to play and take part in recreational activities, including outdoor cycling.

SDG Goals:

  • Goal 3: Good Health & Well-Being – Encouraging active travel and road safety awareness.
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities – Promoting safe cycling as an eco-friendly mode of transport.
  • Goal 13: Climate Action – Encouraging cycling as a sustainable travel choice to reduce carbon footprints.

Meta-Skills:

  • Focusing – Paying close attention to instructions and staying aware while cycling.
  • Integrity – Taking responsibility for following road safety rules and looking after their bikes.
  • Adapting – Adjusting to different cycling environments, from playground practice to road cycling.
  • Communication – Listening carefully to instructors and signalling to others while cycling.
  • Critical Thinking – Making quick decisions while navigating obstacles and planning safe routes.

SHANARRI:

  • Safe: Learning key cycling skills to ensure safe travel on the roads.
  • Healthy: Encouraging physical activity through cycling.
  • Achieving: Developing confidence and essential road safety skills.
  • Active: Engaging in outdoor cycling sessions to promote movement and coordination.
  • Responsible: Understanding the importance of road safety and bike maintenance.
  • Included: Ensuring all pupils have the opportunity to take part and build confidence in cycling.

Strands of Faith:

  • Revealed Truth of God – Understanding the importance of following rules and guidance that help keep ourselves and others safe.
  • Signs of God – Appreciating the natural world and making responsible choices, such as using bikes safely as a sustainable form of travel.
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