School students across Tasmania will ride, walk, scoot and skate to the school gate as part of the National Ride2School Day tomorrow.
This national day is a great opportunity for schools to host activities that show young Tasmanians the physical and mental benefits of being active.
Even if it isn’t possible for some students to walk or ride the whole way to school, including some regular active transport into those journeys can help support student health and wellbeing.
Invermay Primary School is one of several schools continuing to build a happy and healthy school community, with about 30 students joining in celebrations tomorrow.
The school will have a walking group from one end of Invermay and a riding group from the other, with students who do not own a bike able to borrow one from the school.
South Hobart Primary students are getting into the spirit with an 800m course replicating the trip to school.
The students will ride or walk along the Hobart Rivulet track with cyclists from Cycling Tasmania offering their encouragement and congratulations.
The Invermay and South Hobart students will show their community that riding or walking to school is not only healthy, but an easy and fun activity.
Students participating in the activities will receive a sticker on completion of their ride.
The Ride2School Program by the Bicycle Network supports thousands of schools across Australia to develop a healthy active travel culture.
For more information go to: www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/programs/179
Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Education and Training
