10 day Active Travel challenge!

Ways of getting to and from places using your own energy. What is active travel? Ways of getting to and from places using your own energy.

How many different ways can you think of? Walking Skating Running Scooting Hopping types of active travel Skipping Cycling How many different ways can you think of?

Good for the environment Why should we choose active travel? Good for us Good for the environment It’s fun!

active travel is good for us because… it’s a form of exercise makes our heart and lungs work better gets blood pumping round our bodies makes our bones & muscles strong we are out in the fresh air makes us feel happy It’s fun!

active travel is good for the environment because….. it doesn’t use petrol or diesel it means less pollution, so the air is cleaner it means there is less traffic on the roads, making it safer for everyone.

So what is the 10 day active travel challenge? The challenge is for as many of you as possible to choose an active way of getting to school each day for 10 days starting on Monday 9th to Friday 20th October This is a countywide competition so we need as many of you as possible to take part so we can win………..

……….. prizes! Pencils Extra playtime Stickers Scooter storage Badges A visit from a theatre company Goodie bags Bike accessories Everyone who completes the challenge will win a prize and your school can win a big prize too!

So get active on your way to school!