Child Safe & Wellbeing
Safety, Respect and Learning
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School
National Walk Safely to School Day – Friday 22 May
On Friday 22 May, we will be supporting National Walk Safely to School Day, an important initiative that promotes safe road‑use behaviours and healthy, active travel for our students.
Walking to school provides valuable opportunities for children to learn and practise essential road‑safety skills. When walking with an adult, students can build confidence in:
- Crossing roads safely at designated crossings
- Walking with an adult and holding hands where appropriate
- Stopping, looking left and right, listening, and thinking before crossing
To support families, our school walking map highlights nearby locations where families can safely park and walk part of the journey to school. Even short walks help reduce traffic congestion around the school and encourage physical activity as part of daily routines.
Fewer cars at the school gate creates a calmer and safer environment for everyone. It also helps ensure that those who do need to drive can do so safely during pick‑up and drop‑off times, benefiting all members of our community.
We encourage families to take part by using the walking map, parking and walking where possible, and reinforcing safe road‑use behaviours with your children. Together, we can promote healthy habits and a safer school environment for all.
Thank you for your support,
Peta Overbury
Deputy Principal
