Kerryn Boogaard Kerryn Boogaard
Beverly Goldsmith Beverly Goldsmith
Zoe Bingley-Pullin Zoe Bingley-Pullin

These shoes are made for walking:

Go on, get out there, you'll love it! It's National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday.
By Motherpedia
Date: May 23 2013
Tags: kids, exercise, school,
Editor Rating:
walking_shoes

Active kids are healthy kids and there's no better way to prove it then to take part in tomorrow's National Walk Safely to School Day.

Now in its 14th year, the aim of the day is to encourage parents, carers and children in primary school to make walking to and from school part of the daily routine.  

Organisers say that if you can't walk all the way, try using public transport instead of the car. Or, if you must use the car, leave it a distance from school and walk the rest of the way.

"This allows parents and carers to get their daily dose of exercise as well," says Chairman, Harold Scruby.

"Unfortunately, for so many reasons, children are just not walking to school as much as they once used to and many kids are missing out on a beneficial and incidental physical activity which is good for them. 

"National Walk Safely to School Day is also a good opportunity to teach children how to cross roads, and be aware of traffic, with safety."

Motherpedia contributor and teacher, Kylie Johnston, recently wrote that her school in Queensland has started a walk to school day every week for this semester which she hopes continues. She wrote that: "Many parents insist on dropping and picking up their children right outside the school gate but I think it’s important to balance risk with factors such as giving children responsibility, freedom and the opportunity to get some exercise. If you really don’t want them to go by themselves, or they’re too young, then get a group of friends together or walk, skateboard, cycle or scooter with them."

Of course, no activity for kids would be complete in 2013 without an App. The National Walk Safely to School Day Council has developed an interactive App which helps encourage families to build more walking into their everyday life.

"The App has some great features such as tracking how many kilometres walked, time spent walking and average walking speed. We hope it makes it more enjoyable for everyone," said Mr Scruby.

The App can be downloaded for free for Apple and Android at Walk.com.au.

To help you plan for tomorrow's venture, here are the weather forecasts for Australia's major centres with minimum and maximum temperatures.

Adelaide:  possible shower, 9-17

Albury/Wodonga:  sunny, 2-17

Alice Springs:  mostly sunny, 4-17

Brisbane:  fine, partly cloudy, 11-22

Canberra:  partly cloudy, 4-16

Darwin:  mostlyl sunny, windy, 24-31

Hobart:  possible morning shower, 5-15

Melbourne:  possible afternoon shower, 7-17

Newcastle:  rain easing, 15-19

Perth:  sunny, 8-23

Sydney:  rain, possibly heavy at times, 13-19

Townsville:  morning shower, 21-27

Share This Tweet This Email To Friend
Recent Comments
0 Total Comments
Post a Comment
* your email address will not appear

Please enter the word you see in the image below:


Post a Comment
* your email address will not appear

Please enter the word you see in the image below:33343


Your Comment has been posted
Related Articles
mum__baby_stretching
Kids need help and encouragement to develop fundamental motor skills.
Read more
kids_playing
It's possible to get kids active without spending money, and…
Read more
littlerugby
Little Rugby launches in Sydney this weekend.
Read more
sp4d
Find out what a school principal does with a new…
Read more
Cry babies

Dry your eyes!
The newest additions are on their way from the Babies who cry real tears!

Shipping-containers-freight-wallpaper-preview

Latest Tech Used In Shipping Containers
Read how the shipping industry has revolutionised

Motherpedia cover-2

Win 1 set of a 4-book hardcover illustrated boxed set
Barbara Murray’s new 4-book Sound Stories is perfect for parents and educators and could assist with NAPLAN results

Motherpedia cover (4)

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest Australia
Get ready for this celebration!

Motherpedia cover-4

A Fortnight of Foodie Experiences at East Village
A taste of East Village. What's in it for me?

Globber my too fix up cover

We Try: Globber My TOO Fix Up
A scooter that grows with your child

Throw a winning cricket pitch

3 Steps to a Winning Backyard Cricket Pitch
Ex-Adelaide Oval legend curator Les Burdett shares his tips for getting your backyard cricket pitch test match ready this summer

A bike that follows your kids life cycle - motherpedia - cover

A Bike That Follows Your Kids Life Cycle
Check out the Bunzi 2-in-1 gradual balance bike!

Moonlight lifestyle

Moonlight Cinema to bring…
Moonlight Cinema announces brand new Western Sydney venue

Screen shot 2019-11-26 at 8.29.12 am

Your Magical Christmas Wonderland…
Adventure park is about to light up the night sky with its "Christmas Festival of Lights"

Screen shot 2019-11-21 at 11.11.36 am

The Preston Market Gets…
It's time to feel pumped up for the holiday season!

Bruno-kelzer-zqzuigxcvrq-unsplash

Bunnings team members get…
Help raise funds by buying a snag or donating at your local store.