Ride2School Day

Highvale Primary School is joining in National Ride2School Day on Friday 20 March 2026!

Students are encouraged to walk, ride or scoot to school. It’s a fun and healthy way to start the day, build confidence and help create a calmer, safer school gate for everyone.

Why Ride2School?

Builds healthy habits through a fun community experience

National Ride2School Day brings school communities together in a colourful, positive day where students, teachers and families celebrate riding and walking together. These enjoyable experiences help normalise active travel and encourage children and families to continue walking, riding or scooting beyond the event.

Kids need active travel more than ever

New national research (Australian School Travel Survey 2025) shows most Australian children now travel to school by car. 61% of school trips are made by private vehicle, while only 21% involve walking or riding. Even children living within one kilometre of school are often driven. National Ride2School Day helps make active travel normal again.

An easy way to reach daily physical activity

Children should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Walking or riding to school is a simple way to achieve this as part of the daily routine.

Builds independence and confidence

Walking, riding or scooting to school helps children develop road awareness, resilience and decision-making skills while feeling more capable in their community.

Improves focus and learning

Students who are active before school arrive more alert and ready to learn, supporting better classroom engagement throughout the morning.

Creates safer school environments

More students travelling actively means fewer cars at the school gate, improving safety and reducing congestion for everyone.