Capel Primary School to once again take part in national initiative to support health and road safety

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Capel Primary School to once again take part in national initiative to support health and road safety

Primary schools around the South West will take part in a national initiative to support road safety and physical activity on Friday.

National Walk Safely to School Day — now in its 26th year — is an event championed by the Pedestrian Council Australia for all primary schools across the country and aims to promote the health and environmental benefits of children walking to school.

According to the council, regular walking has a favourable impact on children’s cognitive and academic performance, encourages positive environmental action and reduces car dependency and dangerous traffic congestion around schools.

Chief executive Harold Scruby said the national initiative also promoted healthy eating and encouraged schools and P&Cs to host a healthy breakfast on the day.

Camera IconCapel Primary School students are regular participants in the National Walk Safely to School Day. Credit: Supplied

“The extremely disturbing childhood obesity epidemic continues to affect one in four children at critical levels across Australia,” he said.

“The best exercise for all Australians is walking regularly.

“Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. We should encourage them to take a walk before school, during and at the end of their day.”

Capel Primary School is set to take part, something principal Darren Simpson said they had been doing for many years.

“The school community proudly comes together whenever we promote the healthy culture of walking to school,” he said.

On Friday, children will be encouraged to include a walk at the beginning of the day, at lunch time and on the way home, in the hope of building regular walking into their daily routine.

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