On Wednesday November 1, St Dympna’s and their Adopt-a-Cop Sergeant Kerry McKay hosted a special Active Travel day.
With assistance from the QPS Brisbane City Bike Squad, Boondall Traffic branch and the Volunteers in Policing, children came early to school and were able to have their bikes, scooters and roller blades engraved.
In total 87 engravings were completed.
The children were also able to interact with police, check out a police car, hop on a motor bike and try their bike skills with the Bike Squad on a special bike track.
Sergeant Kerry Mckay said it was a fantastic turnout.
“We were so fortunate to have the Brisbane City QPS Bike Squad come out and interact with the kids and address the school about bicycle safety,” Sergeant McKay said.
“Active Travel is an excellent opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle and allow children to practice road safety with supervision.
“And best of all just let the kids