Walk Safely To School!Posted by Christine Armarego
Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. National WSTSD is on Friday 15 May, 2009. The initiative aims to encourage children to develop healthy habits by teaching them to practice safe pedestrian behaviour and include regular exercise in their lives. It also aims to create cleaner air by asking parents to drive less and to lessen traffic congestion and hazards in and around schools.
WSTSD is an opportunity for parents and carers of Primary School aged children to promote safe pedestrian behaviour. and informs parents and carers that they need to closely supervise their young children, particularly those under 10 years of age, in all road environments.
The day promotes and educates parents, carers, teachers and children of the significant physical, mental and social health benefits which can be achieved through regular walking.
The event is proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing and s supported by the Australian Government, all State, Territory Governments and Local Governments and the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council, Diabetes Australia, Beyond Blue and the Australian Conservation Foundation.
For more information visit http://www.walk.com.au/
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