Our Year 5-6 students will be participating in this programme during Week 1, Term 4.

This educational programme is fully funded by Auckland Transport and is tailored for children in Years 5-6. Cyclist training enhances students’ cycling skills and teaches them how to ride their bikes safely. The Grade 1 sessions will be inside school grounds (not on the road).

The training will be delivered by Bigfoot Adventures Ltd. Our qualified instructors are passionate about teaching cycling skills and providing a fun, safe and practical programme. All instructors have undergone police vetting, hold current first aid certificates and have received training specific to this course.

The course comprises approximately 2 x 1 ½ hour sessions per class which will take place during class time. Ratios for the training will be 1 instructor for up to 15 students. The child’s teacher will also be present.

To participate in the programme, your child will need:

• Closed-toe shoes, securely fastened and suitable for cycling.
• Please encourage your child to plan for the weather; warm, comfortable and practical clothing, a raincoat or jacket and a change of clothing in case of rain. Sunscreen should also be applied.

Optional:

• A bike and a 'standards approved' bicycle helmet. A bike and helmet can be supplied by Bigfoot if your child does not have their own. If you can have your child’s bike at the school during this day or days then it will be checked and adjustments can be made where possible by Bigfoot instructors.

Please see attached for the day/s your child's studio will be participating in this programme.