Winter Walk to School Week 2022 – 8 to 12 August
This year’s Winter Walk to School Week is just around the corner so it’s time to brave the cold and kick start those healthy habits by incorporating physical activity into your daily routine.
From Monday 8 to Friday 12 August 2022, we’re encouraging our school communities to walk, ride, scoot or skate to school. Winter Walk to School Week is also a great opportunity for schools to reinforce safety messages around walking while encourage their students to walk (or ride) to school.
Don’t let the chilly weather put you off just make sure to rug up before you head out! Layers are a great way to stay warm without needing a big heavy winter coat. Foggy mornings can also lower visibility so we encourage students to don a high-vis jacket or vest or some reflective straps on their bag will make the walk a little safer and ensure cars and other commuters can see them.
Walking, riding, or scooting to school is a great way for kids to incorporate physical activity into their day, teach independence all while reducing the environmental impact caused by car travel. Children who ride or walk to school are also more likely to arrive at school alert and ready to learn.
For kids who live too far from school to walk or ride the whole way, part way is ok too. Part way points are designated drop off areas within a short walking distance from schools where students can walk from if walking from home is not practical.
Learn more about traveling safely to school here: Travel safely to school - Transport Canberra (act.gov.au)