I would like remind everyone who cycles to school of the importance of staying safe. We had two incidents yesterday after school when students narrowly avoided accidents because they were not following basic safe practices.
In the first incident students were not crossing Clifton Springs Road with the help of our crossing patrols with the result that one bike was hit by a vehicle coming up the road. Fortunately, the driver was observing the speed restrictions that apply in a school zone and was also watching out for our students. I am very grateful to him for both these things.
A few minutes later a different group cycled straight out across Bayshore Avenue in front of a passing car. They had not stopped or looked. This car was being driven by one of our parents. Only their quick reactions and awareness prevented an accident.