Toongabbie East PS Before-School Riding

Service Description

Ride Ready – Before-School Family Bike Skills Program Join our FREE 4-week before-school bike skills program and help your child build the confidence to ride safely. This program is designed especially for Kindergarten to Year 2 students who are beginners or just starting out on two wheels. Parents and carers are welcome and will be supported with practical tips to encourage their child as they learn to ride. Each Friday from 8.00am to 8.45am, starting Friday 12 June, families will come together for a fun, practical and supportive riding session before the school day begins. After the session, children can attend Breakfast Club. Over four weeks, children will practise balance, stopping, turning, spacing, scanning and simple hazard awareness in a calm and encouraging environment. Parents/carers will learn ways to support their child’s confidence, celebrate small steps and make riding feel achievable and enjoyable. Loan bikes and helmets are available if needed. Program Benefits and Outcomes Build confidence Children are supported to try two wheels at their own pace and feel proud of their progress. Support for parents/carers Parents/carers receive practical tips to help children starting out with bike riding. Family riding skills Families practise simple ways to ride together safely and support one another. Active travel habits Encourages children and families to consider walking, cycling and active travel to school. Health and wellbeing Promotes physical activity, outdoor fun and a positive start to the school day. Independence and life skills Children develop early riding skills including balance, stopping, turning, scanning and awareness of their surroundings. Places are limited There are 12 free places available in this program. Bookings are limited to a maximum of three participants per family and must include at least one parent/carer. Register now to secure your place.