After a year of lockdowns, restrictions and remote learning, road safety education is more important than ever for young children returning to school.
Throughout the school holidays, Kew Traffic School will be open for public play and ride sessions to help children aged 2 to 10 develop important road safety skills.
Children can gain confidence and practice riding their bikes or scooters around a mini road track complete with road signs, roundabouts, railway crossings and traffic lights.
The facility is also available for limited private bookings and parties, featuring a large party room with kitchen facilities.
During school term, early years’ services and school groups can sign up to attend Kew Traffic School’s safety education program. This evidence-based program aims to empower students to stay safe both at home and on the roads. Themes covered by safety educators include pedestrian safety, bike safety and identifying hazards on the road.
Kew Traffic School was first opened 60 years ago by Victoria Police and was redeveloped in 2020 to provide the best environment for children to learn road safety.
The traffic school is a well-known and highly regarded icon in the City of Boroondara and feedback since its redevelopment has been overwhelmingly positive. Many parents attended the centre themselves as a child, and the new facilities have breathed fresh life in to the centre for a new generation.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Kew Traffic School hosted over 300 road safety education sessions, 550 functions and over 24,000 children and their families coming through the gates.
The facility offers two ride and play sessions daily Monday to Friday during the school holidays. For more information and to book, visit www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/kts
