Walk Safely To School

WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026!

Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking! 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.

Remember, until they're ten, children must always hold an adult's hand when crossing the road. Children up to eight years old should hold an adult's hand on the footpath, in the car park, or when crossing the road.

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.

Students will receive a temporary tattoo the day before to help promote this important community event. Students are welcome to put it on their hand at home before coming to school on Friday 22nd May. 

Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 22 MAY 2026!