Congratualtions

Walk to School Month is over for another year. 

Firstly, thank you to all the students, parents, teachers and principals that supported Walk to School 2019.

Secondly, Here is 2019 by the numbers...

100% Gannawarra School Involvement

2400 'Walk to School' stickers given to students 
700+ Bookmarks given out to every student

300+ Colouring in Sheets entered in the colouring competition (so far!)

250 Frisbees and handballs given away to encourage healthy lifestyles

18+ Partner Agencies (VicHealth, Victoria Police, headspace, Northern District Community Health, AFL Central Murray, Mallee Sports Assembly, Swan Hill District Health, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Local Schools)

3 Core health messages presented to all schools (Eat Healthy, Sleep and Exercise)

We are so proud by our efforts to encourage healthy lifestyles and active travel across the Gannawarra Shire.

Lastly, although Walk to School month is over, don't stop walking to school and being active! 

One More Week

Although Walk to School Month officially ends at the end of this week, it doesn't mean you should stop walking, riding or scooting to and from school. It's a great way to reach the 60 minutes of active time recommended for children.

As it gets hotter make sure you're....

- Wearing a hat
- Wearing sunscreen
- Drinking water
- Not spending too much time in the heat.

Keep cool, keep safe and enjoy being active!

Walk to School Tips!

Walk to School is a great way for kids to exercise, making them healthier and happier. It's a great opportunity for young people to build confidence and life skills and can be an opportunity for everyone to spend some quality family time together. Here are some tips to ensure that children are safe while walking to school!

Stay Safe, have fun and enjoy walking to school!

Walk to School 2019

It's Walk to School time again!

Later on this month, we will launch the Walk to School program for 2019. This year we have some great new additions that we can't wait to tell you about!

You will start to see Walk to School posters, signs and footpath decals pop up around our community. Calenders will be delivered to schools all in time for Walk to School to begin early next month.

Start stretching your legs, it's spring and almost time to get going!

Walk to School is a VicHealth initiative. For more information go to: https://www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au/

Walking School Bus at Murrabit

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout Walk to School month, students and teachers from Murrabit Group School are forming a 'walking (and riding) school bus' from their Drop Park Walk point to the school.

It goes to show that even a school in a small, rural community where most children travel by bus children can still participate in the VicHealth Walk to School program.

The Drop Park Walk point encourages families to drop their children off allowing them to walk to school. Footpath stencilling along the way makes the trip to school exciting and fun for children. They also get to actively travel to school with their friends.

The Walk to School program promotes the importance of children being active and healthy in their communities and fitting at least 60 minutes of physical activity into their daily lives. Getting actively to school, the school bus, or while at school not only helps keep children fit and healthy, it also helps them to stay alert, to concentrate and improves learning outcomes.

The Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program is rolled out across the Gannawarra Shire as a Gannawarra Local Agency Meeting (GLAM) partnership project. This is a partnership between Gannawarra Shire Council, Northern District Community Health, Kerang District Health, Cohuna District Hospital, Mallee District Aboriginal Service, Victoria Police, Mallee Family Care, with support from the Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership.

Walk to School is a VicHealth initiative. For more information go to: www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au

Follow along with the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program: www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra and our Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: www.gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au

Tune into radio station 98.7 MixxFM for Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School messages throughout October.

Mental Health Week Heritage Walk

Kerang Primary School put their best foot forward leading the community on an interesting heritage walk of Kerang’s CBD.

 

The walk organised as part of the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program and coinciding with Mental Health Week was led by the eight Grade 6 students.

Taking in the heritage points of interest along Victoria, Wellington, Fitzroy, Scoresby and Albert streets, the walk highlighted the history of Kerang.

Yummy fruit and vegetable platters and glasses of cold milk finished off the walk before the children headed back to class for a day of learning.

Great way to promote the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice and Give.

Walk your way to wellbeing - get to know your community, meet other people, take in some fresh air, and improve your health by walking everyday!

The Walk to School program promotes the importance of children being active and healthy in their communities and fitting at least 60 minutes of physical activity into their daily lives. Getting actively to school, the school bus, or while at school not only helps keep children fit and healthy, it also helps them to stay alert, to concentrate and improves learning outcomes.

The Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program is rolled out across the Gannawarra Shire as a Gannawarra Local Agency Meeting (GLAM) partnership project. This is a partnership between Gannawarra Shire Council, Northern District Community Health, Kerang District Health, Cohuna District Hospital, Mallee District Aboriginal Service, Victoria Police, Mallee Family Care, with support from the Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership.

Walk to School is a VicHealth initiative. For more information go to: www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au

Follow along with the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program: www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra and our Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: www.gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au

Tune into radio station 98.7 MixxFM for Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School messages throughout October.

Part Way is Ok! Drop, Park and Walk to School

Families at seven Gannawarra primary schools are being encouraged to Drop, Park and Walk to School as part of this year’s Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program.

Drop, Park, Walk Active Travel routes to School are in place for Murrabit, Leitchville, Kerang Primary, Kerang South, Kerang Christian School, Cohuna Consolidated and St. Mary’s Cohuna.

Each of the seven schools has mapped out Drop, Park, Walk Active Travel routes to school. Footpath stencils at the start and along the way to make the walk fun for children. There is also some Stop, Look, Listen, Think safety messages at some of the intersections along the way.

The Walk to School program promotes the importance of children being active and healthy in their communities and fitting at least 60 minutes of physical activity into their daily lives. Getting actively to school, the school bus, or while at school not only helps keep children fit and healthy, it also helps them to stay alert, to concentrate and improves learning outcomes.

The Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program is rolled out across the Gannawarra Shire as a Gannawarra Local Agency Meeting (GLAM) partnership project. This is a partnership between Gannawarra Shire Council, Northern District Community Health, Kerang District Health, Cohuna District Hospital, Mallee District Aboriginal Service, Victoria Police, Mallee Family Care, with support from the Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership.

Walk to School is a VicHealth initiative. For more information go to: www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au.

Follow along with the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program: www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra and our Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: www.gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au

Tune into radio station 98.7 MixxFM for Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School messages throughout October.