Local families encouraged to walk to school this October and win

Published on 27 September 2018

Council is encouraging families in the shire to get active on their school trips and win, by signing up for Walk to School month this October.

VicHealth’s Walk to School month encourages primary school students to walk, scoot or ride to school from Monday 8 October to Friday 2 November, and help children build healthy habits for life.

Get involved in the program through a participating local school or as an individual student, share your walk to school on Facebook using the hashtags #macedonranges and #walktoschool and go into the draw to win great prizes, including a scooter, kids fitness tracker, sports equipment, free entry to Hanging Rock and swim passes.

Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson said VicHealth’s Walk to School month highlights the benefits of walking for children.

“Walking to school is a great opportunity it offers to develop friendships, get active and reduce traffic and pollution in the process.

“We know that regular physical exercise is essential for a healthy body and mind, and it’s great to be able to support children to develop that mind-set early on their lives.

“Council has received a Walk to School grant from VicHealth, and is pleased to support six primary schools by delivering local Walk to School activities and initiatives that encourage ongoing, active travel”, she said.

Winners will be drawn on Monday 26 November. 

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For more information contact Nikki on [email protected] or (03) 5422 0264.

To register for Walk to School month visit walktoschool.vic.gov.au