More than 60,000 children from 600 schools across
Merseyside are being encouraged to put their
best feet forward in this year’s Walk to School
campaign.

Walk to School Week on Merseyside (17 to 21 May)
is a TravelWise initiative that aims to create healthier,
happier and greener schools by encouraging the
school community to walk to and from school.

Schools also have the opportunity to take part in the
BIG Walk to School, which runs for six weeks up to the
end of the summer term.

A 20-minute walk to school can
burn around 100 calories and help
pupils start the day energised and
alert. Walking to school can also help
develop a child’s road sense – as well
as helping relieve road congestion
and saving money for parents.

Every pupil taking part will receive stickers and a diary
to record their progress – and there will also be some
great prizes on offer to classes with the most walkers.

Carol Johnson-Eyre, TravelWise Co-ordinator, said:

"We want every school in Merseyside to join us in making
the Big Walk to School a huge success. As well as the
obvious health benefits of walking to school, walking
can be great fun. This initiative will encourage children
and their parents to think about the environmental
choices they make every day.”

For more information about this
year’s BIG Walk to School, log on to
www.LetsTravelWise.org and check
out the schools pages, or call 0151 330 1253.