Ride2School day was a sweet celebration for the students at Lollypop Creek Primary School in Werribee on Friday, March 28.
A regular event since the school opened in 2023, this year the bike shed was overflowing.
For teacher Brad Ross, students gain more than the obvious benefits to their physical health from riding, scooting or skating to the school gates.
“You also see kids gain a sense of independence and responsibility,” he said.
The teachers and staff gain a thing or two, too.
“Seeing the uptake increase over the years and seeing the smiles on the students’ faces as they arrive at school is great, “ Mr Ross said.
In the run – or ride – up to the day, hundreds of students entered a colouring competition to design a bike and helmet.
Mr Ross also highlighted that while the event was a blast, the real impact should be felt beyond a single day.
“We are looking to make it a consistent method of getting to school, whether it is riding, walking or scooting to school,” he said.
The Lollypop Creek community seems to be along for the ride.
“We get a lot of families that are on board, so they can do these great events on it,” he said.
“A real kind of community and school spirit you can sense with it.”
While Mr Ross said there were no restrictions in what students could ride, no one broke tradition with anything unorthodox.
“No unicycles or anything,” he said.
Jaidyn Kennedy
