Celebrating kids walking to school

By Gianni Francis

May 25, 2022

National Walk Safely to School Day: Verna Baksh, 5, Prep, Taequin Baksh, 7, Year 2, Lavenia Rauluni, 8, Year 3, and Mackenzie Smith, 11, Year 6, walk to school. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Shank’s mare: Verna Baksh, 5, Prep, Taequin Baksh, 7, Year 2, Mackenzie Smith, 11, Year 6, and Lavenia Rauluni, 8, Year 3, are happy walking to school. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

No jaywalkers here: Heather Cripps O'Shea, 9, Year 4, Elisha Mercado, 5, Prep, Nicole Mercado, 11, Year 6, and Raoudha Bakhiet, 11, Year 6. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Stamp of approval: Lavenia Rauluni, 8, Year 3, and Mackenzie Smith, 11, Year 6. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Safe crossing: Talisha Atkinson, 10, Year 5, on her way to school. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Gowrie St Primary School students in Shepparton put foot to pavement on Friday, May 20 for National Walk Safely to School Day.

This annual event aligns with National Road Safety Week (May 15 to 22) to highlight the health benefits of walking to and from school, while staying safe by the road.

Walk Safely to School Day encourages reduced car dependency and encourages parents and carers to walk more, reducing traffic congestion around schools.