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Gospel Reflection
Dear Parents and Carers,
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, Australia commemorated the 16th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd presented this apology in the Australian Parliament which was a momentous occasion of recognition and reconciliation in our nation's history.
At St John's, we are committed to walking together with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sisters and brothers in a spirit of true reconciliation. One way of expressing this commitment is to acknowledge this apology in our school community. Thank you to Mrs Melissa McEntee, who planned a special prayer ceremony that students engaged in on Thursday morning.
Whole School Liturgy and School Leaders Induction
On Friday 7 February, we celebrated a very prayerful and reverent Mass with the whole school community, parents and carers and the St John's Parish to celebrate and give thanks for the 2025 school year and to commission our Year 6 Leaders. At this celebration of the Eucharist our student leaders were officially inducted to their significant student leadership roles for 2025.
Parents and Friends Executive Team for 2025
On Tuesday, 11 February, a number of parents and carers were able to join together for the St John’s Parents and Friends Committee’s Annual General Meeting and Term 1 meeting. I would like to acknowledge and thank the Parents and Friends Committee for their ongoing support. I would like to thank the outgoing Parents and Friends Executive Team on behalf of our staff and students and thank them for their years of support and dedication, especially with Fund-raising. It is through their initiatives that our students continue to access the curriculum through the provision of many resources, including Library Resources and Well-being Days.
A special thanks to Jodie Maloney for her leadership as the St John’s Parents and Friends Association President for the past year. Jodie has been instrumental in her role as the Parents and Friends President and I would like to personally thank Jodie for her support, care and amazing collaboration.
Congratulations to the following parents and carers who were appointed positions at the Annual General Meeting.
President: Jodie Maloney
Secretary: Renee Whiteside
Treasurer: Jamie Calder
St John's is very fortunate to have a culture of collaboration with parents and carers, and we will continue this collaboration in 2025, especially through the Parents and Friends Association.
St John’s Swimming Carnival 2025
On Tuesday, 18 February, students in Years 3 to 6 participated in the St John's Annual Swimming Carnival. Our students were very excited to participate in a planned community event. It was a fabulous day whereby our students exhibited the St John’s spirit and sportsmanship, encouraging each other to try their best.
Thank you to Mrs Michelle Atkins for her tireless work and excellent organisation of the event and to the amazing staff and parent helpers who supported Mrs Atkins.
New CEDoW Attendance Policy
In 2025, a new Attendance Policy will be implemented across all Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) schools to support regular student attendance. CEDoW schools, in partnership with families, are responsible for encouraging and supporting students’ consistent attendance at school.
Key Changes
Attendance Levels- New attendance levels have been established to address students’ attendance patterns:
- Regular Attendance: 90% – 100%
- Targeted Intervention: 71% – 89%
- Intensive Intervention: 70% and below
Schools are developing specific processes for each of these levels and will contact parents in various ways to encourage and support students’ consistent attendance at school. This may include:
- Daily absence notifications
- Weekly reminders for unexplained absences
- Telephone calls to:
- understand the student’s situation;
- discuss learning and support needs;
- set a time frame for attendance improvement;
- discuss unsatisfactory explanations for absences;
- Emails and letters.
Notification Requirements
Parents who intend for their child to undertake a period of extended absence (more than five days) for any of the following reasons must provide advance notice to the school by completing the Notification of Extended Absence form and submitting it to the Principal:
- Misadventure or unforeseen events;
- Participation in special events not related to the school;
- Domestic necessity such as serious illness of an immediate family member;
- Attendance at funerals;
- Travel within Australia or overseas;
- Participation in recognised religious festivals or ceremonial occasions.
Monitoring Attendance
Schools will track attendance on a fortnightly basis using monitoring spreadsheets. These will help assess overall school and individual student attendance levels, guiding actions and communications with parents.
Extended Absence
The term “Extended Leave” is now “Extended Absence” with updated procedures.
Travel-Related Absences
For extended absences due to travel, parents must submit the Notification of Extended Absence form along with relevant travel documentation. This documentation should include: Dates, locations of travel, Purpose and reasons for travel outside school holidays.
Acknowledgement of Extended Absence
After considering the explanation for the extended absence the school will issue an Acknowledgement of Extended Absence to the parent, regardless of whether the explanation for the absence is accepted or not accepted by the Principal. The acknowledgement may include agreed matters relating to the student’s learning and well-being. Accepted extended absences will be recorded as explained and Unaccepted absences will be recorded as unjustified.
Please see attached documents published by the Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong regarding the new Attendance Policy and Procedures. Please contact the school office if you have any questions regarding attendance for your child.
Welcome Afternoon
It was a pleasure to join our kindergarten students and new students and their families at the Welcome Afternoon hosted by the St John's Parents and Friends Association on Friday 14th February. This was an opportunity for students, parents and carers and staff to connect and deepen relationships. Thank you to the Parents and Friends Executive for organising the barbecue and for the wonderful parent helpers who cooked and served the sausage sandwiches.
I look forward to joining Fr. Francis, the St John's staff and school community at the 9:30 am Mass on Sunday 23rd February to commission the Parish Catechists, St John's staff and the blessing of the backpacks for our kindergarten students.
Yours in Faith and Learning,
Michelle Rodwell
Principal
Acknowledgement to Country
St John’s Dapto acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharawal people, past and present, the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built.
Commissioning of our Year 6 Student Leaders and our Stage 3 Mini Vinnies Team
We proudly congratulate our 2025 Student Leaders and Mini Vinnies Team, who were commissioned at our Opening School Mass last Friday. It was a special celebration where we asked for God’s blessings upon these students as they take on their roles of leadership and service.
Our Student Leaders will inspire and guide our school community, while our Mini Vinnies Team will lead initiatives to support those in need, living out our Josephite values with kindness and compassion.
May they be guided by faith, courage, and a heart for service throughout the year ahead as they make a positive impact in our school and beyond.
Invitation to Commissioning Mass - 9:30am, Sunday 23rd February 2025
We warmly invite our St John’s community to join us for our Staff and Catechist Commissioning Mass, a special celebration where we come together in faith to ask for God’s blessing on those who guide and nurture our students. A special invitation is extended to our Kindergarten children, as they embark on their St John’s journey. During the Mass, Father Francis will offer a special blessing for our youngest learners, asking for God’s protection and guidance as they begin this new chapter. We ask that all Kinder children bring along their backpacks, which will be included in the blessing as a symbol of their learning and growth. We look forward to sharing this meaningful occasion with our school family.
Reconciliation Sacrament Dates
The Reconciliation Preparation Program has become. For those children in Years 3 or older who have been baptised and would like to make their First Reconciliation, please see the attached information that was also shared last week via Compass.
Thank you from St Vincent de Paul
I recently received an email from our local St Vincent de Paul society that I wanted to share with our school community:
The members of the St Vincent de Paul Conference in Dapto sincerely thank St John's School students, their families and school staff for their generosity and wonderful support for our Christmas Appeal. The food items collected from St John's students and parishioners made up the bulk of our food hampers. THANKYOU!
The collections at the Christmas Masses and additional donations received leading up to Christmas totalled $4381.55 - a truly wonderful response!
The Dapto Conference was able to assist 106 families with Christmas hampers and we provided toys for 171 children in need in the Dapto area.
A HUGE THANKYOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND CONTINUED SUPPORT.
2025 Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.
As we continue on the sacred journey of the 2025 Jubilee Year, themed Pilgrims of Hope, we are invited to deepen our faith, renew our hearts, and walk together in hope. This Jubilee is a time of grace, calling us to prayer, reflection and acts of love and mercy. Let us unite as a school community, embracing the spirit of pilgrimage in our daily lives, seeking Christ in one another, and trusting in God’s endless love. May this year be a time of renewal and blessings for all.
Father in heaven,
May the faith you have given us in your Son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
renew our commitment to a life as joyful and humble pilgrims of hope.
May the grace of the Jubilee strengthen in us the spirit of faith,
so that our works may always be rooted in you.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer Intentions
We pray for all families in our school community who are in need of our prayers.
We pray for the needs of our country and our world.
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us.
St John the Evangelist, pray for us.
Kylie Stephens
Religious Education Coordinator
PB4L is an evidence-based framework that emphasises school-wide systems of support for all students and staff. These include proactive strategies for defining, teaching and supporting appropriate student behaviours. Positive behaviour supports are implemented for all students, across all school settings, by all staff, at all times. This continuum of support ensures students’ academic and social outcomes.
All student behaviour expectations are founded on our three school rules – Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.
Dates for Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals
- 4 Mar — South Coast Region Swimming
- 24 Mar— SJD Cross Country Carnival
- 6 May — Diocesan Cross Country Carnival
- 24 Jun — SJD Athletics Carnival
- 12 Aug — South Coast Regional Athletics
- 19 Aug — Diocesan Athletics Selection Trials
Primary Swimming Carnival
On Tuesday, 18 February, we held our Primary Swimming Carnival, which brought together students from Year 3 to Year 6 for a day filled with exceptional sportsmanship. This was evident in the encouragement displayed by all participants throughout the event.
On Tuesday 25 February at 1:45pm, we will celebrate all participants, present ribbons, announce the winning house, acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our age champions and congratulate our swimming squad for the South Coast Regional Carnival.
I would like to extend my thanks to each parent volunteer for their generosity of time and support to make this carnival a success. A carnival like this can not happen without your support.
Parent Volunteers: Lauren Hoare, Mariana Byrne, Amy Brushwood, Shelley Van Moolenbroek, Renee Whiteside, Julie Lyddiard, Michelle Powell, Jessica Simpson, Maria Antiohos, Alexis Langlands, Elissa Tuszynski, Catherine Primmer, Nathan Musson, Catherine Alford, Chris Troman and Tony Li.
Congratulations and best of luck to the students representing St John's at the South Coast Regional Carnival on Tuesday, 4 March at Corrimal Pool.
- Lila A
- Larissa B
- Imogen C
- Paige G
- Marni L
- Marli L
- Billie L
- Thalia L
- Ruby McA
- Shay P
- Taylor P
- Emily V M
- Madison W
- Kobi A
- Bohdi B
- Connor C
- Harry D B
- Reuben N
- Brody P
- Matthias R-S
- Ethan S
- Owen S
- Dylan X
More photos are available via Compass Link.
Regional Athletics Carnival (external) — Griffith
The Regional Athletics Carnival took place in Griffith, with several students from St John's participating. Congratulations on your efforts!
- Estelle B
- Bonham B
- Morrison B
- Mikayla C
- Elijah G
- Roman P
- Xanthe S
All the athletes gave an outstanding effort, especially in heat, and Morrison, Elijah and Roman were successful in making it to the State Championships, which will be held next month in Homebush.
The students in Years 3 and 5 will sit the 2025 NAPLAN papers in Writing, Reading, Language Conventions and Numeracy from Wednesday 12 March to Monday 24 March.
Except for the Year 3 Writing assessment (pencil and paper), all other assessments will be completed online at school using iPads. In preparation for NAPLAN, students will complete practise assessments so that they can get used to working within a locked down browser and using technology to complete the assessments.
At this stage, the timetable for the assessments at St John's, Dapto are:
Wednesday 12th March - Writing Year 3 and Year 5
Thursday 13th March - Reading Year 3 and Year 5
Friday 14th March - Language Conventions Year 3 and Year 5
Monday 17th March - Numeracy Year 3 and Year 5
If students are absent for any of the assessments, there will be an opportunity for catch up days up until Monday 24 March. The teachers of Years 3 and 5 will take time to explain what NAPLAN involves, particularly to our Year 3 students who will be sitting the assessments for the first time.
Why do students sit NAPLAN?
What children do in NAPLAN
What does NAPLAN assess?
Participation in NAPLAN
What can I do to support my child in NAPLAN?
School Fees - reminder
A reminder of the Catholic Education Office's school fee policy, that if you do not have an installment plan or fee agreement in place on your account, payment of your full outstanding balance of school fees is due by Friday 28th February. If you are unsure as to whether you have a plan set up, please contact Tory Wilson at the school office.
Please remember that should you be facing financial challenges at this time you are able to apply for a school fee concession. Please contact the Catholic Education Office, School Fees Team.
Compass Insights - Reminder for Parent Action
Thank you to those parents who have already completed this via Compass Insights.
The following permissions need to be completed as soon as possible please
- 2025 Consent for the use of student/s image and/or work
- 2025 Acceptable Use of Technology
- 2025 Consent for Walking Excursions
Please contact the office should you have any questions.
School Office Procedures - communication reminders
With over 600 students at the school, I am sure you can imagine the office is an extremely busy place! In order to be as efficient as possible, we would greatly appreciate your support in following these simple procedures.
Change to pick up arrangements - If your child needs to travel home a different way from what was communicated to them in the morning, please email or phone the school office before 2pm.
Absence - If your child is sick, please respond to the Compass message that is sent out on the day of the absence. You do not need to call the office, unless your child is going to be absent for more than 3 days or you are going on a holiday. If your child is going to be absent for more than 5 school days, please contact the office for a Notification of Extended Absence Form.
Late Arrivals/Early Leavers - if your child is being picked up early or arriving late to school, please do not enter this partial absence onto Compass. We will do this when you come into the office.
Early Leavers on a Friday afternoon - please note that assembly commences at 1.50pm. If you are collecting your child early on a Friday please endeavour to let us know prior to 1.45pm so we can arrange for them to come and wait at the office. We have no way to get hold of staff during assembly to send children up to the office.
Similarly if you are collecting your child during the school day, please be mindful of recess and lunch times as it can be a challenge to locate children on the playground. Recess is 10:30am - 11:00am and lunch is 1.10pm - 140pm.
Medical - if there have been any changes to your child's medical condition please email the school office as soon as possible.
If you have received an email or call about medication that has expired, please provide the new medication as soon as possible or email the office to advise if it is no longer required.
Change of details - if any of your contact details change eg email, phone numbers or postal address, please update this in Compass or email the school office.
Emergency Contacts - If your child needs to be picked up during school hours, the person collecting your child must be on the emergency contact list on Compass. If they are not on the list we will need your written permission for your child to go home with that person.
IMPORTANT - Students with a serious illness or Injury
If your child has had a serious illness or injury that has required medical treatment or hospitalisation, you will need to have a return to school meeting with a member of our Leadership Team prior to your child returning to school. This includes all fractures/broken bones/hospital stays. The meeting is to plan any adjustments necessary for the safety and wellbeing of your child and to discuss the date of their return to school. In certain circumstances, personnel from the Catholic Education Office may also be involved. Your child may also require a medical clearance certificate from the doctor.
Please contact the school office by phone or email to arrange a return to school meeting time.
Reminder: On regular uniform days, students must wear black leather shoes (not black sports shoes), while the sports uniform requires predominantly white sports shoes.
We warmly welcome our new Kindergarten students and their families to St John’s.
Together in partnership with you, we now join you in nurturing their growth and enabling many opportunities for them to thrive in their faith, learning, and wellbeing.
The Kindergarten students have enjoyed a very smooth transition into ‘big school’, beautifully supported by their teachers: Mrs McEntee, Mrs Scapin, Mr Soligo and Mrs Barker. It is delightful to see happy smiling faces, their readiness and excitement each day! We know our students will make special connections with new friends and feel a sense of belonging in our St John’s community.
The welcome assembly and BBQ was a great opportunity to begin to build these connections and it was lovely to meet some of our families. Thank you to all who were able to attend. We look forward to sharing other wonderful celebrations this year.
You can also find this link on our school website https://www.sjddow.catholic.edu.au/enrol/
The timeline for the Kindergarten 2026 enrolment application process is as follows:
Term 1: 3/2/2025 – 11/4/2025. Online enrolment applications should be submitted by the end of Term 1. You will receive an acknowledgement email.
Term 2: Interviews are held during Term 2 — you will receive an invitation to interview in the second half of Term 1.
Term 2: Week commencing 23/6/2024 Enrolment Offer of Place letters are sent to successful applicants.
Should you have any questions about the Kindergarten application process, please get in touch with the school office.
We would be most grateful if you shared this information with other friends or family who might be interested in applying for a kindergarten place in 2026.
Join us for our School Open Days on 26th and 27th February and discover the warm and nurturing environment of our Catholic school! If your child is starting Kindergarten in 2026, this is the perfect opportunity to explore our classrooms and meet our dedicated teachers. Experience our engaging curriculum, strong values-based education, and supportive school family. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing what makes our school so special.
We are excited to welcome our Infants parents tomorrow and Friday for our Parent Education Workshop – Supporting Your Child As They Learn to Read.
Thursday 20th 1:50pm - 2:30pm (The Joseph Room)
Friday the 21st 8:40am - 9:30am (The Joseph Room)
We’ve had a fantastic response for each session, and we look forward to sharing practical strategies to support your child’s reading journey at home.
For those who can’t make it, all resources from the session will be shared via Compass.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our students' as they learn to read!
Throughout the year teachers have access to a variety of quality professional development opportunities. Casual teachers are employed to cover classes with the teacher ensuring the teaching program and routines are followed. Please see below planned professional learning for Week 5 and 6 of Term One.
| Week | Date | Staff Members | Purpose |
| 5 | 24th February | Year 2 and Year 5 teachers | Collaborative Planning for Mathematics |
| 5 | 24th February | Miss Stroligo | Mentoring Workshop |
| 5 | 25th February | Year 3 and Year 4 teachers | Collaborative Planning for Mathematics |
| 5 | 28th February | Mrs Sutton, Mrs Doherty, Mrs Illias, Mrs Evans | Religious Education |
| 6 | 3rd March | Year 1 and Year 6 teachers | Collaborative Planning for Mathematics |
“Those who dare to teach, never cease to learn”
John Cotton-Dana
FRIDAY 28 February
Clean Up Australia Day was born in 1990. Almost 300,000 volunteers turned out on the first Clean Up Australia Day in 1990 and that involvement has steadily increased ever since. At St John’s we will be participating in Clean Up Australia Day for Schools Campaign on Friday 1 March. This day will involve our students learning about the impact of rubbish on their local environment while playing an active role in our community.
We ask for all students to bring in a pair of gardening gloves and / or tongs to pick up rubbish within and around our school environment.
Assembly in Weeks 4 and 5 will be under the Cola due to the installation of the new screen for the school hall.
Please visit our website to access our policies, procedures, and essential forms. These documents provide important guidance on our practices and expectations to ensure a safe and supportive environment. If you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Bus Safety Week – 17 to 23 February 2025
Key messages for families
- Families have an important part to play in keeping children safe around roads.
- Never drop off or meet your child on the opposite side of the road to the bus stop or call them across the road.
- Always drop them off or meet them on the same side of the road as the bus stop.
- Remind your children to always wait until the bus has gone before choosing a safe place to cross the road
- Talk to your children about Stop! Look! Listen! Think! every time they cross the road:
- Stop one step back from the kerb – Look continuously both ways
- Listen for the sounds of approaching traffic
- Think whether it is safe to cross and keep checking until safely across.
Car lines in both Jerematta and Werowi Street offer a convenient and safe drop-off and pick-up for families. For the efficient operation of this arrangement, there is a need for all parents/carers to adhere to road rules and our school practices, which have been developed with safety at the forefront of our planning. It is important that families accessing the convenience of car lines do so responsibly and safe manner.
Therefore, parents and carers are requested to;
- Display your family name upon approach.
- Follow the directions of staff at all times.
- Always move to the furthest most point in the designated drop-off and pick-up zone.
- Not queue, blocking traffic flow in surrounding streets and roundabouts.
Regular police patrols ensure the safety of all in and around school zones, if you are operating contrary to the signage, you risk a substantial fine.
To request a family nameplate, parents and carers are invited to complete the online form, by accessing the following link https://goo.gl/forms/L1KuKhqKB9Kj49wq1
P&F Annual General Meeting
Thankyou to the following parents whom were endorsed as P&F Executives for 2025:
- President: Jodie Maloney
- Secretary: Renee Whiteside
- Treasurer: Rose Salvador
We are seeking further support from the parent community for the following roles:
- Assistant President
- Assistant Secretary
- Assistant Treasurer
- Food & Rides Night Committee
Have you ever considered coming along to our P&F meetings?
Joining the school's Parents and Friends (P&F) Association is a wonderful opportunity for parents to actively participate in their children's education and school community. By becoming a member, parents can collaborate with educators and other parents to enrich the educational experience, provide valuable input on school policies, and help organize events that foster a sense of community. It also allows parents to stay informed about school developments, build strong relationships with staff and other families, and contribute to the overall well-being and success of the school environment. We would love to see you! Our next meeting is 7pm 13th May 2025.
What has the P&F contributed to our School?
At February meeting the P&F endorsed the following funds to be allocated to the school community:
- Wellbeing Day Support (Week 7 BBQ of every term) $2,400.00
- Library $4,000.00
- Production $5,000.00
- Soccer Goals $1,000.00
Food & Rides Night
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and organised individuals to take on the role of Event Coordinators to form a Food & Rides Night Committee for this exciting occasion. The responsibilities will include coordinating with vendors, managing volunteers, overseeing logistics, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our school community.
If you are interested or know someone who would be perfect for it, please reach out to Jodie Maloney ph: 0404 846 106 by 28th February, or complete the form above. Together, we can create a memorable and fun-filled evening for everyone!
Dear parents and carers,
We are seeking your help to support the students in our school with severe allergies.
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is potentially life-threatening. The most common causes of anaphylaxis in schools are allergies to food and insects (bees). To help manage allergies, our school is following the National Allergy Council’s Best Practice Guidelines for Anaphylaxis Prevention and Management in Schools.
The Best Practice Guidelines recommend an Allergy Aware approach, which means we are supporting students at risk of anaphylaxis in the following ways:
- training staff
- educating students about allergies and anaphylaxis
- teaching students that we all have different needs and to be respectful of others
- teaching students the importance of getting help immediately if their friend with allergy looks sick.
For food allergies, we are also:
- encouraging students with food allergies to wash their hands before and after eating
- encouraging students to wash their hands after eating something their classmate or friend is allergic to
- teaching students not to share food with friends who have food allergy.
Food allergies are common in school aged children and avoiding the food is the only way to prevent an allergic reaction. Therefore, we have put a range of different things in place to help keep these students safe.
Students with a food allergy may react to tactile (touch) exposure or inhalation exposure. Not every ingestion exposure will result in anaphylaxis, but the potential always exists. Whilst peanut allergy is the most likely cause, eight foods (peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish) account for the vast majority of total food allergies.
Therefore, we have chosen not to allow peanuts, peanut paste, peanut butter (including “dippers”), nuts, “Nutella” spread or nutty muesli bars and egg within the school.
We ask you to support the school’s Allergy Aware approach so that we can increase safety and provide an environment that meets the needs of all our students.
Thank you for helping our school be “Allergy Aware”.
Parish News
WORKING BEE - looking for volunteers!! Our next church working bee will be held on Sat 22 Feb 2025, 9am-12pm. All welcome. Supplies will be provided but your own are very welcome too. We are looking forward to seeing you there!!
On Sunday 23rd February Fr Francis will be commissioning St John's staff and Parish Catechists and blessing the Kindergarten students and their backpacks at the 9:30am Mass. Join Fr Francis, Mrs Michelle Rodwell and the St John's school and Parish community at the 9:30am Mass.
Fr Francis and the St John the Evangelist Parish Pastoral Council warmly invites all families to join in the celebration of the Eucharist. See below the times for Mass.
Saturday Vigil — 5pm
Sunday — 7:30am, 9:30am and 6pm.
See below for the latest Parish Newsletter
ENROLLING NOW — St Joseph's Catholic High School
Join us for our Year 7 2026/2027 Open Afternoon and Information Evening.
Tuesday 4 March 2025
- Student-led tours at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 pm
- Information Session at 6:45 pm
Bookings are essential. Use the QR code or the link below:
As the use of e-bikes and motorised scooters becomes increasingly popular among young people, it is essential that we work together to ensure the safety of students who use these forms of transportation.
While e-bikes and scooters provide a convenient way for children to travel, they also pose unique safety challenges, including risks associated with high speeds, interactions with traffic and pedestrians, inadequate protective gear, and a lack of awareness regarding road rules. To address these concerns, we encourage parents & carers to promote safe riding practices and educate students on the legal requirements surrounding e-bikes, motorised scooters, skateboards, and hoverboards.
Senior Constable Naomi JONES | Senior Constable Danny KOTEVSKI
Youth Officers
Lake Illawarra Police District
6 Pioneer Drive OAK FLATS, New South Wales, 2529
E: lakeiyouth@police.nsw.gov.au
