Information for Schools

What is the Stroll & Roll program?

The Stroll & Roll program uses a multi-level approach with the aim of increasing active travel to school rates in Latrobe.

Schools will have the support of Latrobe City Council for the duration of one year with the aim of implementing sustainable changes that the school can then carry forward each year.

The main components of the Stroll & Roll program include road safety sessions, access to bike ed facilitator training in Latrobe, the use of passports or TagOn as a way of addressing individual behaviour change and along with that, individual incentives for when students reach 10, 20, 30 and 40 active travel to school milestones.

In addition to this, Council will discuss any barriers of active travel to school with the school committee and will aim to address these issues as best we can.

The implementation of infrastructure such as Drop and Go zones and Park and Walk zones will be discussed along with the development of an active travel map for the school.

This active travel map will highlight safe walking paths to school, any drop and go zones or park and walk zones in the area as well as school crossings.

These maps will be made available to the school and will also be available on Latrobe City Councils Stroll & Roll webpage.

What are the requirements for schools to participate in the Stroll & Roll program?

The requirements for schools to participate in the program include:

Quarterly data collection (once each school term) via HandsUp! survey in class
Host a regular weekly active travel day (e.g. Walking Wheeling Wednesday or Footsteps Friday)
Form an active travel to school committee that meets quarterly with Council officers to drive participation.
Regular promotion of active travel to school and associated events and activities in newsletters, parent portals and social media. This content will be provided to you by Council

Benefits for schools participating in the Stroll & Roll program

The benefits of your school participating in the Stroll & Roll program include:

Having the support of Latrobe City Council for the duration of a year to address active travel
Having access to resources that will help to increase active travel to school rates
Having the opportunity to discuss and address any active travel barriers faced by students with Latrobe City Council officers
Creating a whole school approach to increasing active travel rates for your school
Participating in a program that aligns with both the Achievement Program and Active Schools program
Having access to Bike Ed facilitator training in Latrobe
Bike Ed: The Bike Ed program is a program that gives children the opportunity to learn about safe riding behaviours, road rules and riding in a shared environment. Bike Ed uses practical lessons to ensure riders have. the ability to ride safely and independently.

Become part of the Stroll and Roll Program

If your school is interested in being a part of the Stroll & Roll program, then please submit the Expression of Interest form below

Is your school interested in becoming part of the Stoll and Roll program?

Yes

School:

Contact name and position at school:

Email:

Tell us why your school is interested in participating in the Stroll & Roll program:

Tell us what your school is currently doing to promote active travel to school:

These are the requirements for a school to participate in the Stroll & Roll program, please ensure your school is willing to commit to these requirements:

Quarterly data collection (once each school term) via HandsUp! survey in class

Host a regular weekly active travel day (e.g. Walking Wheeling Wednesday or Footsteps Friday)

Form an active travel to school committee that meets quarterly with Council officers to drive participation (somewhere between 3-6 people is ideal and can include member of leadership (Principal), teachers, parents, students)

Bike Ed

The Bike Ed program is a program that gives children the opportunity to learn about safe riding behaviours, road rules and riding in a shared environment. Bike Ed uses practical lessons to ensure riders have the ability to ride safely and independently.

The Department of Transport and Planning runs this program and supports teachers with:

Curriculum aligned and differentiated units of work that cover a sequential approach to teaching students from approximately age 8 through to 14 to be safe cyclists and pedestrians.
Bike Ed Instructor Training through a train the trainer approach. This training has been updated and is now designed and delivered by teachers for teachers. It is a one-day practical course (with some preliminary online modules) that can be delivered at your school. This course is currently FREE.

They utilise a train the trainer approach as research has shown that when teachers include Bike Ed in their curriculum it leads to better learning and lasting behaviour change. We assist schools to promote a culture of active and safe travel by supporting teachers and other community members involved in school programs to deliver Bike Ed.

About the Instructor Training

How to access Bike Ed Instructor Training:

Host a session at your school (need at least 5 staff members): This is the easiest way to access the training. The session runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and requires:

9:00 – 11:00 AM: A classroom with AV equipment.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: A large outdoor space (about the size of two basketball courts).
Afternoon: A group bike ride off-site planned by a Master Trainer.

If your school wants to host, please complete Bike Ed Instructor Training Application to Host

2. Join an existing session:

If you can’t host, you can join one of the scheduled sessions. We have multiple sessions planned each term. For more information on upcoming sessions near you, visit our Eventbrite page. Please note: each session is limited to 10 participants for safety.

Additional Resources

Extra resources are available to help deliver your Bike Ed program, including the Bike Ed Support Menu. If your school needs further assistance, you can contact our team at bikeed@transport.vic.gov.au

What is TagOn?

TagOn is an initiative that is being trialled at selected schools in Latrobe. The way it works, is when students arrive at school, they ‘tag on’ at a kiosk and use the touch screen to select how they travelled to school: walk, ride or scoot, car or public transport.

Each time students use the system, they earn Individual and House Active Travel Points. Parents receive an email when the student tags on, acknowledging that their child has arrived safely.

Our Stroll & Roll schools

List of schools participating in the Stroll & Roll program: