Students, parents and teachers participated in an annual, national event - Walk Safely to School Day. National Walk Safely to School Day is.

A health initiative urging all parents and carers to include exercise in their young children’s daily routines. All parents.

And carers were encouraged to join their children in walking to school. A group of enthusiastic students, parents.

And teachers congregated at IGA ready to enjoy the benefits of walking and reinforce the key messages of Walk Safely to School Day.

Throughout the week children were involved in activities and learned about Road and Pedestrian Safety, such as helping children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians.

The event is proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

It is supported by the Australian Government, all State, Territory Governments and Local Governments and the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council, Diabetes Australia, Beyond Blue and the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Road safety education is addressed within the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) curriculum. Children participated in learning activities which addressed key road safety messages, particularly pedestrian safety messages. Some of these messages included; hold a grown-up’s hand when they cross the road, wait till the bus has gone and then use a safe place to cross and Stop! Look! Listen! Think! every time you cross the road.