Access Keys:

 
 
Windmill Integrated Primary School, Dungannon
School Uniform Information We have made some changes to improve the system for supplying school uniform.  Please login to SCHOOL TRENDS and search for our school using our school postcode BT717BE or find the uniform link on our school website contained within the Parents Information Booklets in the Parents Area.
   
 
   
 
open new window
pause
play
 

Active Schools Travel Programme

Back to News
3rd Feb 2017

Windmill Integrated PS are fortunate to be involved in the Active Schools Travel Programme. As part of the programme Sustran has given each child from P1 to P7 a HI-Vis vest

 

Dr Bike gets Dungannon pupils ready for on-road Cycle training                   02 February 2017

P6 & P7 pupils at Windmill Integrated Primary School in Dungannon were recently treated to a free bike health check from ‘The Bike Shop’ in partnership with Sustrans’ Active Travel Programme for Schools.  16 bikes were professionally checked and serviced in one afternoon, with minor repairs being resolved.

Dr Bike, aka Bike Mechanic Johnny Robinson from the Dungannon based bicycle shop, was kept very busy, aligning handlebars, tightening brakes, checking gears and providing cycling TLC in the playground. This is carried out prior to pupils completing an intensive 3 day programme of Level 1 & 2 on-road National Standard Cycle Training.

Ann-Marie Cox, Active Travel Officer for Sustrans, said: ‘The Dr. Bike sessions are proving very popular with schools.  ‘The Bike Shop’ staff have been extremely helpful and provide a great service. As part of the Active Travel Programme, it’s extremely important that children feel safe and confident when travelling to and from school actively and sustainably. I’d like to thank Johnny for coming on board and kindly offering to check over bikes for us in preparation for the Cycle Training.”

For more information on the Active Travel Programme for schools, please email Ann-Marie Cox at annmarie.cox@sustrans.org.uk or visit: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/northern-ireland/what-we-do/active-school-travel-northern-ireland

ENDS

Photo caption: Pupils from Windmill Integrated P.S. Dungannon receiving their free bike health check from mechanic Johnny Robinson, The Bike Shop and Ann-Marie Cox, Sustrans.

Notes to editors

  • Sustrans is the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day. It’s time we all began making smarter travel choices. Make your move and support Sustrans today. www.sustrans.org.uk
  • Join Sustrans’ Campaign for Safer Streets at www.sustrans.org.uk/safetoschool