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CYCLING SAFETY AT MEADOWS PRIMARY
Year 5 pupils at Meadows Primary recently positions in the road to tell other vehicles their
had the opportunity to develop their cycling intentions.
skills through the school’s Bikeability scheme.
After mastering a variety of skills, pupils
Pupils enjoyed the glorious weather while looked at cycling from minor to major roads,
learning about how to cycle safely and and vice versa, and explored different types of
responsibly on the roads. junctions.
At the start of their two day session, pupils All pupils thoroughly enjoyed their sessions and
began by learning how to check that their bikes are wowed staff with their exemplary behaviour, as
safe using the ABC method – air, brakes and chain. well as their care and support for one another.
Following this, they learnt how to safely set off All pupils passed the course and were
on the road, using the life saver look to check presented with their certificates and badg-
that no vehicles are coming, before practic- es in the school’s celebrations assembly.
ing ‘U’ turns and the primary and secondary
Well done Meadows pupils!
