Bryn Collen children to take part in Walk to School Week

Pupils at Ysgol Bryn Collen will join thousands of children across the UK to celebrate the benefits of walking during Walk to School Week.

Walk to School Week, from May 17-21, is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking as part of their National Walking Month campaign each May.

Families are encouraged to walk, cycle, scoot or ‘Park and Stride’ for the whole week to see the big differences that come from small steps, from healthier and happier children to fewer cars outside the school gates. 

This year’s challenge will focus on the ‘walking superpowers’ that benefit individuals, communities and the planet.

Ysgol Bryn Collen children will enjoy Living Streets’ Walk to School Week classroom packs, filled with activities to complete on the way to school and in the classroom. 

Each day, pupils will be introduced to a brand new ‘Walking Superpower’ taking the form of a fun comic-book inspired design. ‘Super Strong’, ‘Super Smart’, ‘Super Smiley’, ‘Super Safe’ and ‘Super Sustainable’ will teach pupils about the benefits of being active and reinforce the power of walking. 

Daily reward stickers and special reward badges are up for grabs at the end of the week for those who travelled actively every day.

Last year, almost 200,000 children across the country took part in Walk to School Week with this year looking to be bigger than ever.

Ysgol Bryn Collen headteacher, Lisa Howden said: “Pupils enjoy the health and happiness that comes from walking, while schools and local communities enjoy reduced congestion and pollution."

Mary Creagh, Chief Executive, Living Streets said: “Walk to School Week is a fun, inclusive, free and simple activity, which improves the physical and mental wellbeing of children and celebrates walking for all."