Walk to School Week
19 to 23 May 2008
Walk to School Week was another big success. Primary children who walked to school collected a different coloured sticker for each day they walked. All Primary schools in the Borough took part – the first time this has ever happened – and the results show what can be achieved with a little extra effort. The challenge now is to make the extra effort on a more regular basis.
Holly Spring Junior School set up a ‘Park and Stride’ at Lily Hill Park for the week. Parents who usually drop their children off at the school gates drove to the free car park instead. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday they were met by a park ranger who guided them through the park, pointing out interesting flowers and animals as they went. The fifteen minute walk to school provided education and exercise for parents and children, as well as removing pollution, congestion and potential for accidents away from the school gates.
The Council’s School Travel Plan Coordinator held assemblies at a number of schools to highlight the health and environmental benefits of walking to school.
For more information about walking and cycling to school follow the links on this page.
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