🌳 Step Into Success: Walk to School Days Are Here! 👟
Oct10th
🚲Two Feet, Two Wheels, Four Paws… Let’s Go! 👟
This week we are excited to launch our Walk to School Days for 2026-27, with the first event taking place on Friday 16th October 2026. We would love to see as many families as possible joining us as we begin our six special days of active travel throughout the year.
Our Walk to School Day Dates
Friday 16th October 2026
Friday 20th November 2026
Friday 15th January 2027
Friday 12th February 2027
Friday 19th March 2027
Friday 21st May 2027
Whether you arrive on two feet, two wheels or four paws, everyone is welcome to take part! Walk, cycle, scoot or bring the family dog along for part of the journey. Every journey counts.
Our Walking Bus Meeting Point.
Where – West Park Stray – See Map below ‘X’ marks the meeting spot
When – Friday 16 October
Time – 8.25am
Why Walk Before School?
Starting the day actively brings so many benefits for children:
🧠 Emotional Wellbeing
Helps children arrive feeling calmer and ready to learn.
Reduces stress and anxiety.
Creates valuable family time and opportunities for conversation.
Boosts confidence and independence.
💪 Physical Health
Improves fitness and cardiovascular health.
Develops strength, balance and coordination.
Encourages healthy habits for life.
Provides fresh air and energy before the school day begins.
Research consistently shows that children who are active before school are often more focused, alert and ready for learning when they arrive in class.
Can We Reach 50?
Our challenge is simple:
🌟 Let’s aim for more than 50 children and families taking part on Friday!
It would be fantastic to begin our six Walk to School Days with bumper participation and make our first event the biggest yet. Together we can reduce traffic around school, support healthy lifestyles and enjoy spending time together as a community.
At St Peter’s, we know that when children arrive happy, healthy and ready for the day ahead, they are better able to Love, Learn and Shine. We look forward to seeing lots of families stepping, wheeling and wagging their way to school this Friday.
