Ascot



//**From term 3 onwards the council will lead school assemblies with a road safety message and behaviour for the following week.**// //At a recent council meeting the 10 students debated the multiple road safety issues that the school experiences on a daily basis.// //Students reached consensus that being safe and responsible pedestrians was the most important issue - and this will become the theme for term 4. Many council members had observed unsafe practices or behaviours of students as they walked to and from school, especially crossing the 4 lanes of State Highway 1.// //I will meet with the council again in week 1 to help frame up the key weekly message, and how that may look and sound in the assembly, school newsletter and website.//


 * //See what the AWESOME team from Ascot have planned...//**


 * [[file:ascot road council assembly.doc]] [[file:Ascot Ped Xing Assembly1.ppt]]

|| ** Student  ** || **  messages  ** || **  behaviour for the week  ** ||
 * ** ascot **** assembly **
 * timetable **
 * term 3 **
 * safe and responsible **
 * pedestrian **
 * ^  || 1. Siobhan || Crossing the road at the pedestrian crossing. || Students crossing safely at pedestrian crossing. ||
 * ^  || 2. Bradley || Walking on the footpath. || Safe walking away from road. ||
 * ^  || 3. Kayla || Crossing with the school patrol || Students crossing safely at pedestrian crossing, following the school patrol instruction. ||
 * ^  || 4. Daniel || Crossing at the lights. || Look for students who walk to and from school. ||
 * ^  || 5. Rebecca Howard || Possible hazards. || As above. ||
 * ^  || 6. Donald and Maycee || Sneaky driveways. || Look for students using the kerb drill near driveways. ||
 * ^  || 7. Tamara || Kerb drill. || Look for students using the kerb drill correctly. ||
 * ^  || 8. Rebecca || Safety in school driveway. || Look for students who are using the footpath and not the driveway. ||
 * ^  || 9. Joshua || Young pedestrians. || Look for older students holding smaller students hands. ||
 * ^  || 10. Bradley || Walking where there is no footpath || Look for students walking to and from school. ||

**// aSCOT //****// COMMUNITY SCHOOL //** **// Student road safety council-tERM 4 2008  //** **  FOCUS: SAFE & RESPONSIBLE RIDER ** || ||  1 ||  Riding is good for your health. || * Riding is good for health and fitness 2 || Checking cycle safety. Pt 1 (Take a bike up on stage to demonstrate the checks) || * Check the frame is free of rust or cracks. || 3 || Checking cycle safety. Pt 2 || * Check the wheel nuts are tight and the wheels spin easily. || 4 || Helmet Safety Check: Inspection. || * Is the helmet the correct size, with little or no wobble when fitted on the head? || 5 ||  Helmet Safety Check: Fitting. || * Is the helmet firm on the head? || 6 || Laws for cyclists. || * Must have good brakes front and back. || 7 || Hazards for cyclists. || * Loose clothing or equipment. ||
 * Reference: pg 39-42 RoadSense handbook, 2008 edition. **
 * // Assembly //** ||
 * // Key message //** ||
 * // Key Points //** ||
 * // Behaviour of the Week  //** ||
 * Riding helps reduce the number of cars around the school.
 * Riding is good for the environment.
 * Riding is fun.
 * Riding gets you in the practice of controlling a vehicle. ||
 * // School Council to develop these. Remember they should reflect being safe and responsible riders.  //** ||
 * Is the frame the right size for the rider? When straddling the bike are both feet flat on the ground?
 * The seat is at a good height-toes touch the ground when seated.
 * Check the handlebars are tight and secure.
 * Are the brakes ok? Look at the brake pads-are they worn? Do they make good contact with the rims? ||
 * Do the pedals spin freely and are not loose.
 * Check that the chain is lightly oiled and not too slack, with about 5cms of movement up and down.
 * Check the spokes are not broken or missing, and that the wheels are not buckled.
 * Check the reflectors are visible secure and clean.
 * If there are shock absorbers, are they working effectively? ||
 * Is the shell and polystyrene in good order-not cracked or damaged?
 * Are the straps in good order-not frayed, twisted or cut.
 * Look for a standards approved sticker. ||
 * Use 2-4-1 to check
 * 2-2 fingers above the eyebrows, indicating where the helmet should sit
 * 4-4 fingers either side of the ears, indicating where the straps should sit.
 * 1- The chin strap should be so tight only 1 finger should fit between the chin and the strap. ||
 * Must have red and yellow reflectors
 * Must have a white light on the front that can be seen from 100ms, when riding at night.
 * Must follow the rules of the road, as a bike is a vehicle. So no cycling on the footpath, following the road signs, using signals etc. ||
 * Objects on the road.
 * Poor or slippery road surface.
 * Other road users.
 * Weather conditions.
 * Dogs
 * Car doors opening. ||