- To encourage students to bike or walk to school, by implementing several strategies. One approach could be setting up a “walking school bus,” where a group of children, supervised by an adult, walk to school together.
- Another option is to create “bike trains,” allowing students to ride in groups with their parents or guardians for added safety. Organising class or school-wide challenges can motivate students by tracking which class walks or bikes the most and celebrating their achievements to inspire participation.
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If it’s safe and possible, try walking or biking to school instead of using a car or bus.
It’s a fun way to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and start your day feeling energised!
Just remember to stay safe by following traffic rules and wearing a helmet if you’re biking. Also, make sure your parents know how you are getting to and from school! You could play some games on your journey, like bingo (spotting different colour cars, signs or animals). Or try skipping parts of your walk to school!
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Walking or biking to school is great for your health and energy levels.
It’s a fun way to get exercise and enjoy fresh air.
Not travelling in a car also helps reduce traffic and is better for our environment, making it a win-win for everyone!
Scientists found that kids who walk or bike to school, are usually much more active overall than those who get driven to school. They also found that these active kids burn more energy each day.1
Small changes CAN make a big difference – that’s what the 1% Kids’ Club is all about!
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Walking School Bus programme: Walking School Bus (at.govt.nz)
This involves children walking to and/or from school along a planned route, under the supervision of adult volunteers (parents). Giving the chance to learn about road safety and exercise with friends before or after school!
- As a parent, finding time in the morning can be challenging, but setting a consistent schedule for walking, biking, or even jogging to school can make it easier.
- Establishing a regular routine helps kids develop the habit and stick with it. Consider arranging walking or biking groups with other parents so children can enjoy the journey with friends.
- You might also try jogging to school while your child rides their bike. This way, you get your daily run in, spend quality time with your child, and have a wonderful start to the day – all the while racking up those 1%-ers!
- Faulkner, G. E., Buliung, R. N., Flora, P. K., & Fusco, C. (2008). Active school transport, physical activity levels and body weight of children and youth: A systematic review. Preventive Medicine, 48(1), 3-8.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.10.017