Way2Go Bike Ed
Way2Go Bike Ed is a component of the Way2Go program that provides bicycle education for primary school students aged 9-13 years. The recommended year levels for participation are year 5-6 (aged 10-12). It is funded and managed by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. The program develops students’ confidence and competence as safe bike riders for travel to and from school.
More than 7000 students in 94 schools across South Australia participated in the program in 2017.
Through participating in Way2Go Bike Ed students:
- gain knowledge and understanding of the road and traffic environments and relevant road laws
- develop physical and cognitive skills
- develop responsible behaviours, attitudes and decision-making skills for the safe use of bicycles both on and off the road.
To learn more about this program from the students, teachers and instructors click here.
Way2Go Bike Ed school placements are fully booked for 2019.
Register interest for 2020 by Friday 25th of October, 2019.
To be placed on the waitlist for 2019 please email dpti.way2go@sa.gov.au.
Different delivery modes are available to schools participating Way2Go Bike Ed depending on their location and number of student involved. The dates and school schedule will be negotiated with the school coordinator.
If you are not sure which delivery mode is best suited to your school please contact us.
School description | Definition | Instruction time and schedule |
Large metropolitan | Less than 100 kms from Adelaide CBD More than 90 students participating (4 classes of up to 30 students) | 1 regular weekday (E.g. every Tuesday) during 7 weeks of school term Total minimum instruction time 525 mins per class |
Large regional | More than 100 kms from Adelaide CBD More than 90 students participating (4 classes of up to 30 students) | Intensive delivery over 7 school days Total minimum instruction time 525 mins per class |
Standard metropolitan | Less that 100 kms from Adelaide CBD Between 61-90 students participating (3 classes of up to 30 students) | 1 regular weekday (E.g. every Tuesday) during 6 weeks of school term Total minimum instruction time 540 mins per class |
Standard regional | More than 100 kms from Adelaide CBD Between 61-90 students participating (3 classes of up to 30 students) | Intensive delivery over 5 school days Total minimum instruction time 540 mins per class |
Small metropolitan | Less than 100 kms from Adelaide CBD Less than 61 students participating (2 classes of up to 30 students) | Negotiation of delivery weekly or over 5 school days Total minimum instruction time 540 mins per class |
Small regional | More than 100 kms from Adelaide CBD Less than 61 students participating (2 classes of up to 30 students) | Negotiated intensive delivery over 5 school days Total minimum instruction time 540 mins per class |
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