WE'RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE  

Today was Walk Safely to School Day which asked that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. Although walking all the way to school isn't realistic for many of us, you can build a walk into your family's daily routine.

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. To help children develop vital road crossing skills children up to the age of 10 years should hold an adult's hand when crossing the road.

Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for next time. 

For more information, visit www.walk.com.au

Jeannine Ucdereli
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching