Attention to helmets at Umina

Staff at Umina Beach Public School have encouraged parents and children to ensure helmets are worn when riding bicycles to school.

"We have recently noticed an increase in the number of students who are not wearing an approved safety helmet while riding to school," said deputy principal Mr Andrew Kinniburgh.

"Cyclists of all ages are required by law to wear a correctly fitted and fastened helmet that meets the Australian Standard," Mr Kinniburgh said.

"Parents and carers are asked to support the school and the Department of Education by assisting us to ensure their child is obeying this law," he said.

"Schools may advise parents or carers if a student is not wearing a helmet, that it is best that they no longer ride their bike to school.

"Transport for NSW recommends riders of scooters and skateboards wear an approved helmet and protective gear such as knee pads and elbow pads.

"The Department of Education supports this recommendation to ensure all students travel to and from school safely," he said.

"The teacher on bike duty after school will be keeping an eye on student safety by ensuring all students are wearing their helmet before leaving school grounds."

Newsletter, 28 Feb 2018

Andrew Kinniburgh, Umina Beach Public School