Sponsored Cycle - Thurs 24th Oct 2019

We had our first sponsored cycle on Thursday 24th Oct 2019. The skies were clear and the sun was shining to ensure that a great days cycling was had by all. Lots of brilliant parents came to help out on the day some cycled with the children, some parents, including our Parents Rep drove in front and behind to make sure the pupils and parents were safe, others helped the younger pupils navigate their way around Cullen Park and to and from the school, and other Parents Reps organised the very welcome refreshments at the end of the cycle. The boys and girls had a fantastic day both on the 7k route and in Cullen Pk and they were very proud of their achievement. It is a testament to the effort they have put in during the Cycle Right Programme and shows that we truly are and active school!! Thanks to all that sponsored the pupils and helped out on the day. Thanks to Claire Jenkinson who organised the Wicklow People to come and photograph the day and also sent in photos to the Wicklow Times. An amazing grand total of 1505.55 euro was raised in total. Well done all!!!

Completion of Cycleright Program

The senior room finished up their cycleright program today and all received certificates for taking part and finishing the program.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the program each week and the children are now armed with knowledge and skills on cycling.

Thank you to Graham and Ruth from all at Scoil San Eoin

Cycleright - Cycling Programme for Senior Room (Commencing today 02.09.2019)

Our pupils from the senior room will today be commencing a Cycle Right programme provided by certified instructors. The programme is being provided by a different course provider than last year but the purpose is for the pupils to build on and revise previous knowledge.Tutors do provide a small amount of bikes but encourage students to bring their own bikes/helmets for the duration of the course to ensure that they are familiar and comfortable with using their own bike on the road. All bikes can be stored in our school shelter for the course period from Monday 09th Sept. The programme will run for approx 8 weeks. The course cost will be 20.00 per pupil, 10.00 per pupil will be subsidized by the school using fundraising money, leaving the cost of 10.00 per pupil payable to the school office by Weds 25th Sep. See below further information on the course and the benefits etc.

What is Cycle Right?

CYCLE RIGHT is the National Standard for Cycle Training and provides practical cycle safety and skills training to promote competent and confident cyclists.

What are the Goals of Cycle Right?

• To ensure best-practice cycle training is delivered across Ireland.

• To provide participants with the skills needed to move as cyclists in complex, changing, road environments.

• To train participants to apply dynamic thinking, assessing conditions and the environment on the road as they go through their journey.

  
  What are the Benefits?

• CYCLE RIGHT will offer those taking part the skills to cycle confidently on the road network, from novice to competent cyclists.

• CYCLE RIGHT is delivered over three stages with participants gaining skills and knowledge on a phased basis, preparing them to cycle in increasingly complex road scenarios.

• All CYCLE RIGHT training is delivered by registered trainers.

• Training will be delivered to the CYCLE RIGHT programme with defined outcomes and according to trainee/trainer ratios which facilitate the learning process.

• Ongoing quality assurance and annual trainer registration will be part of the CYCLE RIGHT process to ensure consistent quality in programme delivery.

• CYCLE RIGHT offers a programme uniquely suited to the Irish environment, taking account of rural, suburban and urban conditions that are regularly encountered in close proximity.

Sprocket Rocket - Final Day/Certification

The children completed their final day on their cycling course with Hugh from Sprocket Rocket on Thurs 20th June. Everyone who participated received a cert of achievement. The course was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the children. Thank you to Hugh Arthur for all of his instruction and guidance over the past few weeks. The children will now be more aware of safety when using the road while on a bike!

Sprocketrocket Cycling Course

Students completing the Sprocketrocket Cycling Course recently

Sprocket Rocket Cycling

The children from the senior room have been enjoying getting active with Sprocket Rocket Cycling on Thursdays. This week they got to go to cycle from our school to Cullen Park to learn some new skills and cycle the area. Everyone really enjoyed it!

Sprocket Rocket Cycling Programme - (1st - 6th Class)

The children will be beginning a Sprocket Rocket Cycling programme from approx Thurs 30th May (Instructor is to advise and we will advise all parents as soon as we receive notification) The programme is aimed at 7 to 11 year olds, therefore all pupils from 1st - 6th Class will be participating. Duration of course will be 4 weeks. This programme will be free of charge to pupils participating.

The Sprocket Rocket Programme presents young riders with the opportunity to learn fundamental cycling skills that cater for their size, physical development and interest.

The programme is aimed at:

• Teaching children the four FUNdamental cycling skills of Balance, Pedalling, Braking and Cornering

• Providing a strong cycling skill foundation for young riders.

• Skill development, including general cycling skills which will lay the foundation for more advanced learning of specific cycling skills in the future.

• Fostering enjoyment and “want” of participation

• Teaching rider’s fair-play and rules at their level, rather than promoting a win at all cost attitude

All courses are delivered by Cycling Ireland certified and Garda Vetted instructors.

At the end of the course, each trainee will receive a certificate of completion.

N.B

If your child owns their own bike and helmet, they have the option of bringing them to school for the duration of the course. All bikes will be stored in shelter which will be secure or pupils can bring bikes home after each course. This is at the discretion of parent/guardians.

If a child brings their own bike, they will be taught how to care and maintain it.

Thank You