Next week October 26-30 is Ride or Walk Safely to School week. Although Holy Trinity is not doing an organised event this time. We are still encouraging students to ride or walk safely to school during the week.

Health Benefits
Cycling or walking are simple ways for children to incorporate physical activity into their everyday lives. Children and young people need to participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Social Benefits
Supervised riding or walking to school in early primary school years can develop the confidence and skills to independently travel in higher primary years. Children can also interact with parents and other students walking or riding the same way home.

Educational Benefits
Research shows that children who ride or walk to school are more likely to arrive at school alert and ready to learn.

Environmental Benefits
Riding and walking to school provides environmental benefits to the broader community through:
- Reducing traffic congestion
- Reducing noise and air pollution
- Reducing greenhouse emissions
- Creating safer environments with less cars around schools

Mel Punyer
Sports Coordinator