Junior School Council

National Walk Safely to School Day 

We’re taking it in our stride next Friday, 22 May! 

Our Junior School Council are encouraging the school community to participate in this initiative, championed by the Pedestrian Council Australia, that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking, or alternative active transport (especially to and from school) can provide for the long term well-being of our children, including favourable impact on cognitive and academic performance, not just on 22 May, but every day. Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by: 

• Walking with them the whole way to school 
• If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop 
• If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way. 

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. 

It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. 

Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 22 May! For more information, visit www.walk.com.au