Announcing a Wheels Day at Papatoetoe East Primary School (maps attached). It will take place next Friday, 10 June at 0930 (sorry, I know its a weekday).
I mentioned it in passing a month or so ago, and for those that could possibly make it, now its happening.
The Idea
Mum is doing an transportation topic, and this the big event for the kids. The aim is to make it reasonably educational, while letting the kids see machinery up close that normally they might not see.
11 or so "stations" (probably related to classes) would be set up, and each class would go to a station for a period of time and look at the stuff. I think Dad has organised a Bobcat (probably stationary though) and the Placemakers pace car to come, and some other things from water and maybe air.
How you can help
By turning up on your favourite motorcycle to show the kiddies how cool and fun they are. Obviously its a work day, so many can't make it, but perhaps those that are drunk at midday could stop in first... Bykey Cop also said that he might be able come to show the kids a cop bike.
Type of bike is not an issue, ideally we would have sportsbikes, cruisers and dirt to show the kids the differences. My bike will probably have a completely off colour top fairing, but I'm still proud of her.
The Plan
If you could arrive aim to arrive at about 0915 for a 0930 start. The kids will be inside and the outside area will be free for setting up. I think it is aimed to finish at 1100, or 1130, I'll double check that.
Other details
- Wheelies and stoppies will be pretty much out of the question due to space and kids everywhere, but if you do them on the road before and after and away from any cops then I know nothing.
- We are hoping to have an educational slant, ie. If I hadn't learnt to read and write, then I would not be able to get a license etc, safety gear etc
- I would also like to keep an eye on numbers, we don't want 100's turning up, but if worst comes to the worst if a cop can make it, then he'll do one station with the police bike, and I'll do another. Please post/pm saying what you'll bring as well
- If the day is wet, you can phone the school on 09 278 5446 to see if its cancelled or not
And perhaps I'll be able to finally meet some of you. Questions welcome. Anybody??? Helloooo
UPDATES: (2/6)
- It will finish just before 1100 (kids morning tea)
- the school will be laying on morning tea for those that are able to come
- Mum has said it would be great if a dirt bike was able to come
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