Walking to school is well worth it! Below are just some of the reasons:

 

S	= SAFETY TRAINING	Walking regularly with a child from a young age enables them to develop life skills; preparing children with road safety and personal awareness skills.
C	= CONGESTION reduction	Fewer cars on our roads is good for the environment and local communities; fewer cars at the school gate can make it safer for pupils making their way to and from school.
H	= HEALTH benefits	Walking to and from school allows adults and children to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines.
O	= ON the ball at school	Pupils who walk to school arrive wide awake and are therefore more prepared for the school day ahead.
O	= OUR fun and friendship	Friends and family can walk to and from school together and enjoy some quality time.
L	= LEARNING for life	Walking regularly enables a child to become more familiar with their surroundings and provides them with the opportunity to learn about the weather and changing seasons first hand.

 

Did you know?

• The average person walks the equivalent of three and a half times around the earth in a lifetime

• Or that one quarter of all the bones in the human body are found in the feet

• Or even that almost 2 million pupils take part in National Walk to School every year

See the Walk to School website for more information.