National Bike Week 2008 is from 14 to 22 June 2008
Across the Isle of Wight events are being arranged during National Bike Week 2008, from 14 to 22 June 2008.
The Carisbrooke Schools Sports Partnership and the SQ2SQ Charity Cycle Challenge Team 2008 invited schools to complete their own mini-SQ2SQ during National Bike Week 2008 or at a time that suited the school.
The mini-SQ2SQ idea it to get pupils at Isle of Wight Schools to cycle and complete their own mini-SQ2SQ. The cycling could be to and from school (with parents/guardian’s permission), around the playground during supervised lessons or with family/friends.
Pupils are being encouraged to complete 1, 14, 140 or 1,400 mles (for elite High School athletes). The mini-SQ2SQ is for all primary, middle and high school pupils.
Pupils are being provided with mini-SQ2SQ sponsor forms, which shows details of the challenge being undertaken by the SQ2SQ 2008 Team, as well as how they can complete their own mini-SQ2SQ.
Monies raised by the pupils will go towards the SQ2SQ Charity Cycle Challenge 2008 Appeal for the diagnosis, treatment and care of Isle of Wight cancer and leukaemia patients.
Some of the mini-SQ2SQ events being held include:
Tuesday 17 June 2008: Brighstone Primary mini-SQ2SQ
During National Bike Week Brighstone Primary School are holding their own mini-SQ2SQ lasting most of the school day – members of the SQ2SQ 2008 Team will be joining the pupils.
Wednesday 18 June 2008: Binstead Primary School mini-SQ2SQ
During National Bike Week Binstead Primary School are holding their own mini-SQ2SQ, 9.30 to 11.30am – members of the SQ2SQ 2008 Team will be joining the pupils.
Wednesday 18 June 2008: Newport Primary Schools Cycling Festival
Newport Primary Schools Cycling Festival 2008 is being held at Robin Hill, 12pm to 3pm – members of the SQ2SQ 2008 Team will be joining the pupils.
Thursday 19 June 2008: Nineacres Primary School mini-SQ2SQ
The Square to Square Charity Cycle Challenge Team will be visiting Nineacres Primary School, Newport, as pupils complete their own mini-SQ2SQ. An all day event.
Friday 20 June 2008: Nineacres Primary School Teachers mini-SQ2SQ
Teachers at Nineacres Primary School, Newport will be completing their own mini-SQ2SQ from 4pm on Friday 20 June, cycling a cummulative 140 miles for the SQ2SQ Charity Cycle Challenge 2008 Appeal. Member of the SQ2SQ 2008 Team will be joining them on their cycle ride.
Saturday 21 June 2008: Ryde Schools mini-SQ2SQ at Bishop Lovett Middle School
Four Ryde Schools will be holding a their mini-SQ2SQ at Bishop Lovetts Middle School, 1pm to 5pm – members of the SQ2SQ 2008 Team will be joining the pupils. Schools will include, Oakfield Primary School, St Thomas’ Primary School, St Mary’s Primary School.
The SQ2SQ 2008 Team will be visiting many schools across the Island as the pupils complete their own mini-SQ2SQ events.