Top marks for Drumahoe Primary!

P6 pupils at Drumahoe Primary School who have completed the Sustrans Level 1 & 2 Cycling Proficiency Course. Included are Julie Bryson, teacher, and Michelle Murphy, Sustrans Biking Officer. INLS4712-150KM

Sustrans will be at the school to present everyone with a bronze award for their amazing work and pedal power, and they will be cheered on by parents and friends.

Not only it is an amazing feat that the school pupils and staff have achieved, but the school will become the first school in the north west to be awarded a Sustrans’ BRONZE School Mark Award for its outstanding commitment to cycling at a prize ceremony on 29 January 2014.

Sustrans Schools Officer, Michele Murphy will present the award to congratulate children, parents and teachers for their efforts in increasing pupils cycling levels by transforming the school journey.

Sustrans works with 17 schools in the area, in partnership with DRD Travelwise, PHA and Derry City Council to help children overcome the barriers preventing them cycling to school.

Michele Murphy, Sustrans Schools Officer said: “It is fantastic to see Drumhaoe Primary School doing so much to help kids cycle confidently and safely.

“Cycling is good for students’ health, confidence and independence and it makes them better learners in the classroom too.”

“We are also very grateful to our funders for supporting our valuable work which has seen the number of students cycling to school regularly increase by 14 per cent.”

(Our photograph shows the children completing Level 1 and Level 2 Cycling Proficiency in November 2012.)