A child showing off their new bike to the other kids at school might sound like an exercise that provokes envy.
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But on Friday at Horsham's Ss Michael and John Primary, it elicited nothing but joy.
Nine-year-old Ted Johnson, who has prosthetic legs, was given a guard of honour by his classmates as he unveiled his specially-designed hand-pedal bike.
In December, the Wimmera community raised $15,000 for Ted's family to purchase the $11,000 bike from Poland, with the rest of the money being put into a fund to go towards purchasing his next set of legs as he grows.
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The school moved its traditional wheelie Wednesdays, where students can ride their bikes at recess and lunch, to Friday so Ted could take part.
Ted said it was good to have a bike to be able to ride around with the other children.
"I've had it for four weeks now and I've ridden it around town quite a few times," he said.
"It was a bit tough with the hand pedals to start with, but it's supposed to be."
Ted also thanked everyone who donated.
"It really helps and I really like the bike," he said.
Ted mother Abbie Clark said the went to Melbourne to pick up the bike.
"We got an adult bike so it can last for a long time for him, so there were some changes made to the seats and the cushioning," she said. "There's also electric assist on there.
"The company was busy with lots of orders which is why it took so long to come."
Student and wellbeing leader Louise Chesterfield said it was important the school community celebrated the arrival of Ted's bike.
"They've all been waiting with anticipation because they all wanted to see it, but the other thing is I think it teaches our children in a real way that making a difference for other people is really important," she said.
"I think all the kids needed to get together and celebrate that: When one of our kids achieves something we all need to get around them."
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