Safety first

LATER this month students will be encouraged to consider

the manner and route which they walk to school.

Friday, May 15 marks Walk Safely to School Day, a national

event organised by the Pedestrian Council ofAustralia.

Parents and carers are encouraged to walk to school with primary

school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behavi ur.

The day also promotes the health benefits of walking and

helps create regular walking habits at an early age, not to

mention reduces the level of air pollution created by motor

vehicles.