1. Cycle / Walk to School Week A challenge for all students Cranford Community College

2. June 28 th – July 2nd is… Cycle / Walk to School Week

3. Get involved!!

4. YES! Does it matter how I get to school?

5. Cycling and Walking are both excellent methods of exercise

6. Cycling can get you fitter

7. Walking can help keep you in shape

8. It can put you in a good mood

9. It keeps your heart healthy

10. It might boost your brain for school

11. You can chat to your mates,

12. It reduces congestion

13. …and pollution…

14. … and CO2 in the atmosphere.

15. …and it’s free!

16. What if live too far away to walk…?

17. Why not walk for the last few minutes of your journey ? We call it ‘Park and Stride’!

18. I only live 5 minutes from school

19. Every step or pedal counts.

20. No problem! Just cycle or walk when you can. I can’t cycle or walk every day

21. I have to carry all these folders, and my Cranford PE kit and the ingredients for food technology…

22. Do you need to carry all your stuff every day? Could you use a locker? Why not cycle or walk on the days when you don’t need to carry as much?

23. Have you seen the weather?

24. Why not keep an umbrella or waterproof in your bag, just in case?

25. What about bullying? There’s some bad kids round here.

26. Why not walk with a friend?

27. …and if someone does try to bully you, on your way to school… IGNORE it if you can. DON’T show your feelings. WALK away. TELL an adult who you trust. Remember…

28. …YOU have the right to feel safe on your streets

29. Cycle or Walk to School Week: starts 28 th June 2010 Cycling and Walking is good for: your physical and mental health the planet your social life and it’s free! Summary