It’s Walk to School Week!

How did you get to school today?

Car

How did you get to school today?

Bus

How did you get to school today?

Bicycle

How did you get to school today?

Scooter

How did you get to school today?

Walk

Why is it good to walk to school?

Walking is fun!

• Walk with your friends• Talk about your day• Explore your neighbourhood

Walking is good for you!

• Daily exercise keeps you healthy and fit

• Makes you feel happy • Wakes you up in the morning!

Walking is good for the planet

• Gas from cars pollutes the air

• If more people walk, there are fewer cars and less pollution

• Cleaner air is better for us and our planet

Safer Roads

• With fewer cars on the road it is safer to walk

• There will be fewer cars crowding the school gate

Learn road safety skills

• You learn road safety skills while walking to school

• Use crossings or traffic lights to cross safely• Look both ways before you cross the road

Why is it good to walk to school?

1. It’s FUN!!!

5. Learn road safety skills4. Safer roads3. It’s good for the planet

2. It’s good for your health

How can we make it easier?

• Park and stride - park the car about 10 minutes away from the school and walk the rest of the way

Your school could…• Set up a Park and Stride scheme

with a local car park

• Set up a Walking Zone around your school

Strider’s Family Walking Challenge

Lets get walking!

Lets…walk

to school!