Kids with Bikes on Our Roads

Hello Islanders! Thetis Elementary School wishes to let our community know that from June 6th-June 21 our young students will be participating in a bicycle skills and safety program.

Most of the training will take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (approximately 10-11:30 am) at the following locations: On June 6th and 8th the students will be using the school and community centre grounds. On June 13th and 15th the students will be using Capernwray property so they will briefly be on the roads between the school and Caperwray.

On June 21st (Wed) morning (approximately 10am-noon) there will be a "family ride" with many adults and youngsters on bikes riding parade style. The route will begin and end at the school, with bikers traveling north on North Cove Rd, left on Forbes Rd, left on St Mary's Rd to Capernwray and then back to the school via the trails to North Cove Rd.

The school community with aid of the TIVFD will do our best to have signage and traffic cones marking our route and drawing attention to our kids on bikes. The RCMP Ladysmith Detachment has been informed of our plans and invited over for June 21st. We thank you in advance for your patience and we ask for your extra caution in driving in these areas on these dates for the safety of all as we learn to share the road.

Feel free to contact a school staff member (250-246-9632) or parent Kelly Bannister (250-246-9753) with any questions or concerns. Thank you!