Now in its 22nd year, National Walk Safely to School Day continues to encourage primary school children to walk and commute safely to school.
This year, Umina Beach Public School had a record number of participants take part, with up to half of the 700 students all walking their way to school this morning.
The initiative also highlighted road safety concerns in the area.
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Children across Queensland are set to put their feet first and journey towards a healthier future this National Walk Safely to School Day
Friday, May 14, marks the 22nd instalment of the event which aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits walking can provide.
Apart from the physical benefits, regular walking also has a favourable impact on
children’s cognitive and academic performance.
The campaign also encourages primary school-aged children to build walking into their daily
routine, by walking to and from school, not just on the day.
Pedestrian Council of Australia Chairman and CEO Harold Scruby said physical inactivity was a major risk factor for so many chronic diseases that could affect our kids at different stages of their lives, including mental illness, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
May 10, 2021 | News
Matthew Wai
Travelling and commuting to school has never been taken lightly by parents as it could turn into some consequences that are too great to experience. However, there are lots of aspects and alarming concerns that can be neglected – this is where National Walk Safely to School Day (W.S.T.S.D) comes in. The initiative aims to encourage and remind primary school students and their parents about aspects of Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment on May 14
th. Ultimately, making the commute to school a safe and pleasant one every day!
With the constant hesitation and reluctance on letting their children commute to school on foot by themselves, parents tend to serve the action by dropping off and picking up th