A CRISP but sunny morning made walking to school even more enjoyable for Bracknell Primary School students last Friday. As part of National Walk Safely to School Day the school was one of many in the region who encouraged ditching a lift in a car for the benefit of some exercise.
The initiative was originally instituted by the Australian Pedestrian Council in 1999 and began in NSW before spreading
around the country. The day encourages children to engage in physical activity, increase their consumption of nutrient dense foods, and improve the environment by reducing carbon emissions from driving to school.
However, familiarising young children with road safety rules is the primary objective of the now annual school calendar event.