QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 43
BIKE RIGHT
Road Ready Riders
Cycling to school is a popular
choice for many of our students,
and we9re committed to helping
them travel safely.
In May, 35 Year 7 students
completed the Bikeability Level 3
programme, delivered by BikeRight.
The nationally recognised course
helps young people develop the
skills and confidence to ride safely
on today9s roads.
DOFE TASTER
Bronze Challenge
Year 8 students kicked off the term with
an exciting Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
taster session, giving them a first look
at the challenges, experiences and
opportunities they can look forward to
when they start the award in Year 9.
Working brilliantly in teams and making
the most of the glorious sunshine
outside, students put their navigation,
communication, organisational and
problem-solving skills into practice as
they took on range of challenges linked
to different elements of the award.
The session offered a great example of
learning beyond the classroom, helping
students to build confidence, teamwork
and resilience, all key skills for both
school and life beyond it.
Following a bike safety check and
refresher of key cycling skills,
students took part in advanced
training focused on observation,
road positioning, priorities and
communication with other road
users. Over three days, they put
these skills into practice on the
roads around Handbridge,
navigating junctions, turns
and parked cars while building
confidence in real-life situations.
The programme also highlighted
cycling as a healthy, enjoyable and
environmentally friendly way to
travel.
We are delighted that all 35
students successfully completed the
course, showing excellent focus
and determination throughout.
Thank you to Richard and Ian from
BikeRight for their support and
expertise. Well done to all involved,
our Year 7 students are now
confident, road-ready riders,
prepared to cycle safely and
independently both to school and
beyond.
I am extremely
proud of the effort,
enthusiasm and
engagement shown
by our Year 8
students and look
forward to
welcoming many
of them onto the
Bronze Award
next year.
Miss Sumner
D of E
Co-Ordinator
QPHS NEWS
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