Page 12 - ES Summer 2 Newsletter 2022
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Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel: Top tips to get your pupils walking, wheeling, cycling, or scooting
the results are in! to school
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel, known as A school in Wales – Terrace Road Be realistic with your aims and look to make small improvements, gradually e.g.
Stroliwch a Roliwch in Wales, is the UK’s Primary, Swansea managed to top the encourage active travel one day a term or a month, being conscious not to make
largest inter-school walking, wheeling, large primary leader board across the it too demanding for parents.
scooting, and cycling challenge. It aims UK, with a daily active journeys score of
to inspire hundreds of thousands of 99.03%.
pupils to get active during the school The average primary school journey is Late spring or summer terms may be more appealing times of the year to start an
run. This year’s challenge took place just 1.6 miles, yet one in four cars on active travel campaign, giving you more chance of success.
from 21 March to 1 April 2022.
the road during the morning peak are
During the two-week challenge schools doing the school run. Incorporate route planning as part of class work and use the opportunity to
competed to record the greatest Encouraging children to walk, cycle incorporate numeracy by way of distances travelled and carbon emissions saved.
number of pupils walking, using a and scoot will reduce congestion and
wheelchair, scooting, and cycling pollution around the school gates, and
to school, whilst learning about the it will also help the child’s mental and Ensure you celebrate any active journeys that are already taking place and also
benefits of active travel along the way. any progress in terms of improvements and achievements.
physical health.
This year, 228 schools across Wales Teachers find that pupils who walk and
registered and an amazing 3.4 million cycle arrive at school more relaxed,
active journeys and physical activities alert, and ready to start the day than Take advantage of the opportunity to be involved with active travel initiatives and
logged by pupils and supporters. competitions that take place throughout the year, so children and their families
feel part of a national effort.
those who travel by car.
Offering cycle training as a school can be a fantastic way to help children develop
skills and increase their, and their parents’ confidence on the roads.
