As a school we have a strong commitment to the environment, we are also keen to promote healthy lifestyles for all our children and their families.
We are now a WOW school (a walk to school challenge delivered by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking). This is designed to run all year round and aims to help as many children as possible experience the benefits of walking or wheeling to school.
The pupil-led challenge enables children to record how they get to school every day. If they travel actively (walk/wheel, cycle, scoot, ‘Park and Stride’ or hop off) at least once a week, for a month, they receive a badge. It’s that simple! All badges are designed by children across the UK and are made from recycled materials.
The benefits of walking to school which are identified as:
- Children feel happier and healthier
- They arrive at school refreshed and ready to learn
- Helps reduce congestion and pollution at the school gates
If cycling, we recommend safety equipment – this should include a cycle helmet. Lights and reflective clothing are essential during the winter months.
If, however, you live further away and can only transport your child by car, please note that there are now parking restrictions on Bogey Lane (from the schools to Chapel Street), between 8:30am and 9:00am, Monday to Friday, during term time. The aim of this restriction is to stop cars parking during this crucial period of time, in order to allow the buses to travel along Bogey Lane unimpeded by parked cars. Please only park in official parking areas along the roads, ensuring you are not obstructing any of our neighbours’ driveways.
Children living further away, may be entitled to travel on a free school bus or alternatively you may be able to purchase a seat on a bus (subject to availability).
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For further details, please ring Shropshire Council’s School Transport Team on 0345 678 9008 or email schooltransport@shropshire.gov.uk
