Rockbank Primary School pupils will be walking, running, scooting or riding their way to school as the weather warms up.
Walk to School Month this October aims to encourage students to boost their physical activity, while helping children and their families establish active routines for life.
Melton council is urging schools and families to get involved, sign up and run their own fun activities to promote walking, riding and scooting to and from school.
Mayor Sophie Ramsey said the council would work with local primary schools to deliver a range of activities encouraging more families to get involved this October.
“We’d love to see more families walking, scooting or riding in the City of Melton to help local kids get active and build healthy habits, confidence and friendships,” Cr Ramsey said.
“Walking to and from school is a great way for children to get active, while achieving the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity, every day. Students that walk, ride or scoot to school arrive more alert and ready to learn.
“Walking also helps take cars off the road, which reduces congestion around schools and helps the environment.”
Walk to School participants receive certificates and can win prizes.
Details: www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au
