GOOD health and well-being is a school priority and last Friday the King Island District High School celebrated National Walk to School Day which coincided with National Road Safety Week.
It is a day that encourages students, parents and carers to walk safely and regularly to school.
By walking, families are taking positive action for the environment, reducing traffic congestion, and creating safer roads for everyone.
The school has had a busy and active month, getting in as many outdoor activities as possible before the weather cools and winter settles in.
Grade 3/4 crossed the island and were based for two nights at Baudins in Naracoopa. Outdoor activities included a 10 km bike ride to the Blowhole, barbecues and beachcombing and exploring.
While the Grade 3/4s had an island learning holiday, the school ran a St Johns Ambulance First Aid in Schools program which included basic first aid training.
The Grade 1/2s commenced their natural world scientific discovery and the Green Team students are moving the new school-based recycling hub forward and members prepared the growing beds for winter.
Last Friday, AFL Tasmania staff visited the school and ran footy clinics for Preps to Grade 10 and then on Saturday ran a clinic for junior girls and boys.