School pupils encouraged to walk more often
Children in Essendon and around the Moonee Valley area are being encouraged to get into the habit of walking to school next month.
The Walk to School challenge is an annual event run by VicHealth that aims to stop school-aged children from missing out on the benefits of regular exercise.
Last year, more than 14,000 children across Victoria took part in the event, with 150 schools involved.
Schools which take part in the event will also be visited by a coffee cart which will help to revive the parents who join in. The parents then have the chance to win prizes for their school, including sports equipment.
Poster printing is provided to help schools publicise their involvement with the event. Moonee Valley City Council is also hosting a free workshop for parents to help them deal with the school run and morning routines.
The forum will be led by Associate Professor Paul Tranter from the University of New South Wales’ Canberra campus; his specialist subjects include children’s mobility and sustainable transport.
At the meeting, he will discuss the health implications associated with the pressures of getting ready for school on time each day, and how things can be made easier for children and their parents.
The forum is set to be held on Wednesday October 16 at the Civic Centre in Moonee Ponds, starting at 7:15pm. Walk to School day takes place on November 1.
To book at a place at the forum or to register a school for the day, contact Moonee Valley City Council.
The Walk to School challenge is an annual event run by VicHealth that aims to stop school-aged children from missing out on the benefits of regular exercise.
Last year, more than 14,000 children across Victoria took part in the event, with 150 schools involved.
Schools which take part in the event will also be visited by a coffee cart which will help to revive the parents who join in. The parents then have the chance to win prizes for their school, including sports equipment.
Poster printing is provided to help schools publicise their involvement with the event. Moonee Valley City Council is also hosting a free workshop for parents to help them deal with the school run and morning routines.
The forum will be led by Associate Professor Paul Tranter from the University of New South Wales’ Canberra campus; his specialist subjects include children’s mobility and sustainable transport.
At the meeting, he will discuss the health implications associated with the pressures of getting ready for school on time each day, and how things can be made easier for children and their parents.
The forum is set to be held on Wednesday October 16 at the Civic Centre in Moonee Ponds, starting at 7:15pm. Walk to School day takes place on November 1.
To book at a place at the forum or to register a school for the day, contact Moonee Valley City Council.