Walk Safely to School Day is coming up on Friday 2 May and Canberra primary school students are expected to put their trainers on and get involved.
Hundreds of students from across the ACT will walk to school on the day as part of this national health initiative. Some local primary schools including Duffy, Farrer, Wanniassa, Richardson and Queanbeyan West Public will reward walkers with a healthy breakfast when they arrive at school.
The Canberra community has shown its support of the initiative with local organisations ACT Policing, the Brumbies and SnowyHydro SouthCare all getting involved.
Walk Safely to School Day is a true community event organised by the Pedestrian Council of Australia. It is sponsored by the Australian Government and supported by all State and Territory Governments, along with the National Heart Foundation, beyondblue, The Cancer Council Australia, Planet Ark, Diabetes Australia, the Australian Council of State School Organisations and the Australian Primary Principals Association.
For information on Walk Safely to School Day visit www.walk.com.au or to find out about activities in the ACT visit feetfirstact.blogspot.com
