St Andrews student wins a brand new bike

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Geoff congratulating St Andrews Catholic School student, Ben McCullough for winning a brand new $300 bike.

Member for Ferny Grove, Geoff Wilson MP, today congratulated St Andrews Catholic School, Ferny Grove student, Ben McCullough, for winning a brand new $300 bike in the inaugural Premier’s Bike Week Challenge.

Mr Wilson said the challenge was established as a way to encourage primary school students in grades 5 to 7 throughout the State to get involved in cycling.

There were 89 prizes of $300 bike shop vouchers up for grabs in the competition – one winner in each State electorate.

“I’m delighted that Ben has been selected as the winner from our community and I hope that Ben enjoys his new bike,” Mr Wilson said.

Mr Wilson said the challenge, conducted online in the lead-up to and during Bike Week, was a terrific success.

“We had a fantastic response with close to 3000 entries received from students all over Queensland,” Mr Wilson said.

“The competition was established to raise awareness of the benefits of sustainable transport, the importance of being active from an early age and to get more people out and about on bikes.

“Riding a bike to school is great exercise for children and teaches them important road safety skills, and it also helps to reduce congestion on our roads.

“Congratulations to all the students who took part in this competition, and thanks to all the parents, teachers and principals who supported the Premier’s Bike Week Challenge,” Mr Wilson said.

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