This year’s Walk to School Week runs from October 7th – 11th and we would love your school to get involved!
Walk to School Week promotes walking and encourages as many students as possible to walk or Park & Stride to school. Walking to school is one of the best ways to start the day with multiple benefits to children’s physical and mental health. Based on feedback we receive, those able to walk to school tend to arrive happier and more focused. What’s more, walking is great for the environment by reducing the number of cars at the school gate, reducing congestion, air pollution and road safety issues.
Walk to School Week Resources
To support schools, we have created a Walk to School Week resource pack containing fun activities, information and guidance on how to have a successful Walk to School Week at your school.
Our big focus for the week is National Walk to School Day on Wednesday October 9th and we are asking schools to participate by holding a special WOW (Walk on Wednesday). Our WOW guide includes everything you need to know to have an enjoyable and impactful day!
Please keep a record of how many students walk and Park & Stride on the day and upload your numbers here and submit before November 8th 2024. This data will be entered into a competition to find Ireland’s most active County! Please play your part and help to make this year’s Walk to School Week the best yet!
Access the Primary School resources below:
Access the Secondary School resources below:
Competition time!
Make sure you get your WOW numbers in before the 8th of November to be included in a draw where 5 lucky schools will be chosen for a prize of 100 euro towards your Green-Schools committee or a Walking celebration of your choice!
County Counts!
By keeping track of your WOW numbers and submitting them before the deadline, you not only get a chance to win a prize, but you also help put YOUR COUNTY on the LEADER BOARD.
Follow us on instagram @greenschools_travel to see who’s on top of the leader board each week!
To help promote National Walk to School Week in your school download the poster in English or Irish below!
Tell us all about it!
We would love to see your photos celebrating National Walk to School Week. Please tag @Greenschools_ Travel on social media and use the hashtag #WalkToSchool24. If you need any additional information, please get in touch with your Green-Schools Travel Officer.
Check out this fantastic Walking Bus video from Safe Routes to School!