National Walk Safely to School Day is on Friday 11 September 2020. It is a community initiative that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking can provide for the long term well-being of our children.  Apart from the physical benefits, regular walking also has a favourable impact on their cognitive and academic performance. It also promotes improved diets, positive environmental action, better use of public transport with reduced car-dependency and the vitally important road safety message: “Until they are 10, children must always hold the hand of an adult when crossing the road.”

While walking to school may not be an option for some, the opportunity to get children out and moving is more important than ever. The mental and physical health impacts of COVID-19 are intertwined, so no matter where they are learning, our children need to be physically fit to be mentally fit.

Remember, active kids are smarter kids!