Students at Cecil Andrews College in Seville Grove have been building bikes to gift to local primary schoolers.
The Bike Rescue program, delivered by youth outreach and engagement provider Dismantle, is a development program that sees high school students completely dismantle and rebuild two bikes each over the 10-week course.
The first bicycle is donated to a local primary school, which earns them the second one to customise and keep for themselves.
Restored bikes from Cecil Andrews College will be presented to Challis Community Primary School at a school assembly later this term.
The project is being delivered by the Department of Transport in partnership with METRONET and the Public Transport Authority at six high schools as part of the Armadale Line Active Travel project: Armadale Senior High School, Cecil Andrews College, Cannington Community College, Ursula Frayne Catholic College, Sevenoaks Senior College and Southern River College.
The project supports and encourages people to walk, wheel and ride for local trips such as school, shops and to bus stations during the shutdown period.
Department of Transport Director of Active Transport Michelle Prior said the Bike Rescue program was a dynamic youth development program that builds knowledge, skills, confidence and teamwork through mentoring activities.
“For the high school students, they are learning about bike mechanics and the benefits of upcycling and gifting bikes,” Ms Prior said.
“For the primary school students, it’s often a great way to get their first bike and learn to ride.”
