By Olivia Condous
Primary school students were encouraged to get out and about today as part of national Walk to School Safely Day, in order to promote healthy habits and road safety.
Students, teachers and parents from Burnside Primary School joined in on the fun and made the effort to get a few extra steps in with a morning walk.
School principal Davide Lombardi said the day was a great opportunity to remind children about safe pedestrian behaviour and road rules.
“It’s a really perfect way to start the day by getting some exercise and fresh air, so we’ve got clear minds to start the day,” Mr Lombardi said.
“It’s also a great opportunity for some connection after COVID, for families to be able to connect on the way to school.”
Walk Safely to School Day, now in its 23rd year, aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking can provide for the well-being of children.
Mr Lombardi said the students were “super excited” to participate in the initiative.
“We’ve all got badges, we’ve got passports where they can log their walking to school, our staff getting involved as well,
“It’s a whole school community event, which we haven’t had enough of because of COVID, so this is a great opportunity to do that as well.”
