Roads course for local students

Ettalong and Pretty Beach public schools are taking part in the Central Coast Community and Roads Education Scheme.

Pretty Beach Public School recently visited the Palmdale centre while students from Ettalong Public School are expected to attend later this year.

The facility has an outdoor simulated road circuit and a fully equipped classroom space to provide the best possible learning environment for the students.

The course, which is aimed at students in Years 4, 5 and 6, looks to encourage students to practice correct road safety behaviours, teaches them about bicycle safety and maintenance, increases skill development and raises awareness of general road rules.

Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein said the popularity of the scheme has seen the number of days a week it operates double from two to four with police officers from both Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Local Area Command taking school kids through a specially designed course.

"It's great to see this valuable community resource being utilised by our local schools, it provides a fantastic message to young kids about being safe around our roads," Cr Holstein said.

Press release, 2 Jun 2010 Alison Hood, Gosford Council