Small school makes big walking effort

The 11 students at Ropeley State School had a great time walking to school on Walk Safely to School Day. With all the students living a fair distance from the school, it was a first for many of them to walk to school.

Students and teachers met at the Lutheran Church about 1.5 kms away from the school at 8.15am. They left the church at 8.25am and walked up hills and down dales on their way to school. Luckily there wasn't much traffic around.

On their walk they saw lots of cattle, some water in the dams, beautiful gardens, cow manure, litter, signs, clouds, blue sky, brown grass and a view of the school from up on top of the hill (through the brown grass).

At 8:50am they arrived safely at school and enjoyed a refreshing drink and a break before getting stuck into their lessons.

What a great effort!

Active and healthy kids in Leyburn

In Leyburn, lots of kids catch the bus to school. However, on Friday the bus drivers stopped a few blocks away from the school and walked with the kids the rest of the way. Many staff members and parents did the same, and walked part of the way to school

Once at school, the kids enjoyed a healthy breakfast. A perfect start to a active and healthy lifestyle.

Well done to everyone at Leyburn State School who made such a great effort.

Gypmie South walking to the beat of a drum

The school motto at Gypmie South State School is, 'together we make the difference'. Today, by walking to school, their students, teachers and parents really did make a difference.

55 students put their feet first and pounded the pavement to the beat of the drums played by Gypmie South Drum Corp who joined them for the walk.

With their school banner proudly leading the walkers and a multitude of blue and gold helium ballons floating along side, they definitely made an impact. Not just visually, but also in reducing traffic congestion and improving fitness.

The school also rewarded two lucky walkers, Ashlee Salt and Shawn Lee. Well done!

Their next walk will take place on 6 June 2008 – Queensland Day!!

Walking and talking at Ferny Grove State School

This morning, Nitro from the kids' TV show 'The Shak', Luttsy from Nova, and Mr Rod Welford, Minister for Education, Training and the Arts, walked to school with a huge group of kids from Ferny Grove State School.

Starting at the Upper Kedron Recreation Reserve, the group walked over a kilometer to school, picking up more and more walkers along the way.

Lots of kids and parents turned out for the event, which saw ten walking groups come together for a big celebration on the school oval.

During the walk Luttsy did live crosses to the Nova studio while having a chat to Nitro, Minister Rod Welford and some students about the benefits of walking to school.

Thanks to everyone at Ferny Grove for their enthusiasm and for putting their feet first on Walk Safely to School Day.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations to all the teachers, parents and kids that walked to school this morning.

Over 80 Queensland schools registered to participate, which is almost triple the number from last year. What a great result!

Keep an eye on this space for photos of some of Queensland's Walk Safely to School Day events.

If you want to share your photos from Walk Safely to School Day, we would love to see them. Send them to emily@synchronous.com.au.