Year 6 pupils at Alton Convent School took to the road again and completed an eight hour cycling course to show that they know how to keep themselves safe on the roads. Their teachers, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Whicher, are trained cycling instructors, having completed instruction themselves from Hampshire County Council.

After playground practice, eight pupils proved that they could apply what they had learnt to the real thing. Right hand and left hand turns were executed safely and the pupils showed that they knew how to start off, slow down and stop and overtake cars carefully. They then passed their Highway Code test with flying colours.

As the course progressed, the pupils grew in confidence and found that they were able to apply their newly-acquired road sense to different situations. This is just what they need if they are to keep themselves safe on the roads in the future. Cycling is a great way to keep fit and an environmentally friendly way to get to school, but it can be dangerous and it is vital to know how to prevent accidents. This course gives these pupils the skills to ride safely on the roads.

Congratulations to: Henry, Emily, Harriet, Jim, Tilly, Saskia  and Alicia.