National Walk Safely to School Day is held on Friday, May 14th. This is a community initiative that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking (especially to and from school) can provide for the long term well-being of our children. Apart from the physical benefits, regular walking also has a favourable impact on their mental health and academic performance.

To be involved, here are 5 easy tips for parents to get their children walking to school:

  1. Walk some or if you can, walk all the way to school
  2. Get off the bus, train, or tram a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way
  3. Leave the car at least 1km away from school and walk the rest of the way
  4. Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier to fit in a walk to school
  5. If you can’t walk in the morning, walk home after school

Students that participate this year, will receive a temporary tattoo from their teachers.