QLD Walk Safely to School Day Blog: Gypmie South walking to the beat of a drum

The Pedestrian Council of Australia welcomes your support and your participation on National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 15 May 2009.

Walk Safely to School Day provides the perfect opportunity to:
- start a conversation
- show kids that walking is good for physical and mental health
- teach kids about vital road-crossing and road safety skills
- help the environment by reducing emissions.

Visit http://www.walk.com.au/ for more information.

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Let us know what you and your local schools are doing around National Walk Safely to School Day. Please send your message, photographs, MP3 audio or video to:

Emily Wood
Queensland PR Co-ordinator
Ph:(07) 3003-1159
Email:emily@synchronous.com.au.

Go to our blog archive to see what schools did for Walk Safely to School Day in 2008.

Together we can help our kids to be happy, healthy and safe.

ACTIVE KIDS ARE HEALTHY KIDS!

02 May 2008

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!!