Walking is rewarding 24% of boys between the ages of 11 and 15 are now obese.

Why should you walk to school Not walking can harm nearly every system in a child’s body-heart and lungs, muscles and bones, kidneys and digestive tract, as well as the hormones that control blood sugar and can also take a heavy social and emotional toll. Not living a healthy life style, increases risk of diseases and disability later in life and early death.

Pollution In 2013, 21% of UK domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were from transport. (This is up from 15% in 1990). 93% of the total domestic transport GHG emissions were from road transport. 54% of domestic transport GHG emissions were from cars and taxis (down from 60% in 1990); 21%; and about 13% from vans (an increase  from 8% in 1990).

Walking keeps us fit Maintain a healthy weight Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes Strengthen your bones and muscles Improve your mood Improve your balance and coordination

Help yourself and the Environment Walk to school on Friday’s a Minimum of two bus stops. Register yourself on the WoW calendar. Encourage your friends to walk to school with you. Get off the bus one or two stops before coming to school.