Walking safely to school

Despite some wet weather, children at schools throughout Mosman safely made their way to school on foot for Walk Safely to School Day in conjunction with National Road Safety Week. 

The nationally-recognised day is an opportunity for families to walk to school together and have conversations about being safe near roads, with the hope that walking to school becomes a regular part of the family routine. 

Council encouraged local schools to participate on the day providing posters, stickers, and other items to promote active participation, wellbeing and road safety awareness. 

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School were among those who participated. The schools said healthy lifestyle habits were something that they actively promote and Walk Safely to School Day was a great opportunity to reinforce this.  

“The children get very excited about the day and parents see it as a great opportunity for community building,” Sacred Heart’s Assistant Principal Jane Taylor said. 

Council has an ongoing program of works to boost road and pedestrian safety in and around schools, which includes infrastructure improvements and education.