As part of our Kidsmatter feedback, our students have identified areas and activities in the playground they would like further access to at first and second lunch breaks. While our focus is still encouraging our students to independently organise, cooperate and participate in self-directed lunchtime play, different activities allow different play and new possibilities to occur.
As a result of this feedback we are beginning to trial a different activity a week, and this week it is 'Bring your Bike to School Day'.
Students have the opportunity to bring their bike or scooter to school and ride at both lunchtimes. While we focus on the safety component for children riding, students have an opportunity to ride their bikes and scooters in a supervised environment with the autonomy to choose their track, path and activities on their bikes.
With over 200 bikes and scooters at school today, our first 'Bring your Bike to School Day' has been a great success.