Mariam and Ahmad, from Pascoe Vale North PS, receiving their bikes from Christine
BIKE GIVEAWAY PROVIDES PEDAL POWER FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
Christine Campbell MP, Member for Pascoe Vale announced today that two students from Coburg North Primary, Westbreen Primary, Pascoe Vale North Primary and Oak Park Primary will receive free bicycles as part of the Brumby Government’s 1000 bike Ride2School giveaway,
Lucky recipients were nominated for the prize by their school for their leadership qualities. All nominees were selected as a reward for either participating in their school bike club or taking part in a bicycle education program.
Ms Campbell said students at these schools were leading the way in the Brumby Government’s ‘Go for your life’ Ride2School program, being run with support from Bicycle Victoria.
“We want to give our kids the best start in life and that means keeping them healthy and encouraging them to be more active – and cycling is a great way to do that,” Ms Campbell said.
“Studies show that kids who are involved in sport and recreation at a young age are more likely to remain active as adults.
"Walking or riding to school is a very easy way for young people to get some of the 60 minutes exercise they need every day just to stay healthy.
“These bikes will help the Year 6 students who receive them make an active transition to secondary school and hopefully encourage them to continue to ride and stay fit throughout their lives.”