Active Travel Day
We recently hosted an inspiring two-day active travel event designed to promote healthy lifestyles, cycle safety and sustainable travel choices for its pupils and the local community.
The event kicked off on Thursday, 15th October, with a visit from Damian at the Bike Clinic. Damian carried out expert safety checks on pupils' bicycles and ran practical workshops teaching the children essential maintenance skills so they can independently check their own bikes before riding.
On Friday, 16th October, the whole school community took to the streets to actively travel to school. Local business owners Jenna and Darren Sadler at Absolute Fitness kindly provided access to their car park as a designated "Park and Stride" drop-off point. Teachers met pupils at the car park to lead the group walk, scooter and cycle route to the school gates. Upon arrival, delighted children were greeted by Spike the Hedgehog, the mascot for active travel.
Thank you to everyone that took part and to all our parent helpers!
This initiative was supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and delivered by North Yorkshire Sport.
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