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TRAVELLING TO SCHOOL SAFELY

Mike Molloy —

Please read the safety messages below.


If pupils walk, scooter or bike to and from school they need to be competent at crossing roads and cyclists need to have an excellent road sense. High visibility safety vests are available from Mainland Uniforms and are to be worn at all times. We recommend that younger cyclists are accompanied by an adult. Cycles and scooters are to be put in the stands and preferably locked. Cycle safety helmets are required by law.

Bikes and Scooters are allowed to be used at school. Children must wear suitable footwear and helmets. Children are not allowed to share bikes, scooters or helmets.

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If crossing Richmond Avenue please use the Kea Crossing between 8.25am - 8.45am and 2.50pm - 3.10pm


Travelling to School by Car: Requirements for child restraints.

The law says you must:

Until their 7th birthday

Correctly secure your child in an approved child restraint

From their 7th to their 8th birthday

Correctly secure your child in an approved child restraint if one is available in the vehicle (and if not, in any child restraint or safety belt that is available)

From 8th birthday to 14 years old

Must use safety belts if available. If not available, they must travel in the back seat.

Over 14 years old

Must use safety belts where they are available.


Please note that front air bags can be dangerous to small children in the front seat of a vehicle.

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/safety/vehicle-safety/safety-belts-and-restraints/child-restraints/using-child-restraints-in-new-zealand/