As part of the Walk to School month the Year 5/6 students took part in a Bike Safety program which helped to develop their understanding of the basic road rules and how to better control their bike. Will (from Year 9 – Victorian State MTB champion) gave us some tips on bike maintenance.

The day began with the students navigating around a course which consisted of stop signs, give way signs, pedestrian crossings and construction zones. Students had to modify their speed to suit the conditions around them.

After recess we then departed on our ride out to Gapsted winery where we rested while we ate our lunch.

It was a beautiful day and the students worked really well together on the ride. Some students achieved some great goals of pushing themselves to complete the ride and become better bike riders in the process.

A big thank you to Graham who drove the support vehicle, as well as Belinda and Louise who came along to help with supervision.

What was your favourite part of the day?

What did you find most challenging?

On the weekend we built a base.

We made it out of wood. We put the poles in the ground first, built the floor and then constructed the walls. While we did the walls we staggered the logs to make a ladder which allows us to sit on the roof and chill.

During a storm a tree fell on the base when it was still a frame so we had to rebuild some parts.

We worked hard on this base and are really proud of how it looks. We are planning to expand further into the bush.

By James and Blake