It was great to have Ruben the Road Safety Bear visit our 5-7 year old students last week.

Ruben helps children learn about keeping safe around roads and traffic.  If you want to reinforce Ruben's messages at home, his interactive website is here: http://ruben.govt.nz

Ruben's Key Messages:

• Seat yourself right, buckle in tight
  It’s safest to use a booster seat until you’re at least 148 cm tall
  
  
• Helmet on right and tight
  Wear your helmet every time you ride your bike or scooter
  
  
• Look out for sneaky driveways
  It is safest to play in outdoor areas that a fenced and away from driveways and vehicles
  
  
• Stop look listen and link
  Choose the safest place to cross the road
  
  
• Be bright dress bright
  When wearing bright colours you are more noticeable to other road uses

With Borman Road now open up to Kay Road, we anticipate a lot more traffic, and this is a timely reminder to chat to your kids regarding a safe route to school and areas to take extra care.

We also encourage parents to use the many parks surrounding our school/park and to walk in to school to collect your child (or have them walk out to meet you), rather than all trying to use the congested pickup bay.