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ReCranked in Schools (RiS) is our term based in-school alternative to mainstream learning. Our team bring ReCranked to schools, alternative programs and youth settings, supporting students to learn bike maintenance and restoration skills.
RiS is a ‘hands on’ program which builds core skills such as confidence and team work. RiS is for anyone, and works well for vulnerable young people or those disengaged from learning as it is strength-based and makes learning fun.
Using the distraction of bikes, RiS fosters an environment to build new skills, confidence and meaningful relationship and team work skills with peers. It is common to see students looking forward to RiS and proudly showing off their new skills to those around them.
Cost
RiS is fee for service, delivered for one hour weekly during school terms in the Ballarat region. The team come to you, supply all equipment and two amazing facilitators run the program with a maximum of 12 young people. Check out our brochure and pricing here. If you have questions contact Tom on 0429 191 193 .
Interested in having ReCranked in Schools at your school?
“Some of these students struggle to concentrate in the classroom but with a different focus and subject matter they apply themselves really well here.”
Wayne – Yuille Park Community College, Y2 Program
“I have really liked using the tools and I have enjoyed using them on the bikes. I am looking forward to the exercise on Friday and seeing how the bikes turn out.”
Teddy – Year 5
“Students love the program. Friday morning before you arrive, there is a real buzz in the classroom with students who participate. In the afternoon, they talk a lot about where they are going riding on the weekend, who they can get to bring their bikes in to be fixed and what type of bike they are saving up for now.”
Mathew – Principal, Creswick North Primary School
“I think that fixing bikes is fun.”
Owen – Year 5
“The program has given students a real positive focus, something to look forward to each week. A couple of the kids are from single parent families and haven’t had someone to show them how to set their bike up properly.”
Darren – Classroom Teacher, Creswick North Primary School
“I didn’t know anything about bikes before and now I know a bit. I can fix a puncture.”
Indi – student, age 9
“I fixed my brother’s bike from what you showed us last week.”
Zander – student, age 10
“I like learning about bikes and fixing them and seeing how they turn out.”
Summer – Year 5
“During the program I have really enjoyed helping fix other people’s bikes. I am really looking forward to riding to school Friday and on the oval. Using my skills and helping other kids fix their bikes on Friday will be a really fun time.”
Fletcher – Year 6
“We noticed students participating in ReCranked became more engaged, were more positive and had increased confidence. Many asked if they could do the program again!”
Daniel – Assistant Principal, Yuille Park Community College
