March is Coming – Let’s Get Movin’!
We’re a Movin’March school and we can’t wait to make the most of this beautiful weather and encourage your child/ren to Walk or Wheel to and from school.
Why Movin’March?
Not only does walking or wheeling to school reduce congestion and chaos in our school's carpark, we also get to slow down and get some quality time with our tamariki. Walking or wheeling to school solo or with friends can be a real confidence boost and families get to do their bit for the environment!
How to make it work for your whānau
- Instead of driving right up to the school gate, why not Park and Stride? Walk the last 500m or so to school and get your passport stamped at the school gate!
- Think about how you might get to and from school over March (and the rest of Term 1!) Check out Micro scooter’s safety tips or NZTA’s Hike it Bike it safety suggestions.
- Walking School Buses build community and teach children important road safety skills ready for walking independently as they get older.
Explore the website for tips and check out the parents page on how to build active travel into your daily routine. This year we’ll be encouraging whānau to take part in the Parent Facebook competition (daily prizes plus one scooter to give away every week!) and the Share your Story competition which has weekly prizes (plus a family pass on Bluebridge Ferries!)