Gannawarra Walks to School in October

For the third consecutive year Gannawarra Shire Council is coordinating a local VicHealth Walk to School program after successfully applying for a $10,000 VicHealth grant.

All eleven local primary schools will participate in this year’s program of events with playgroups and kindergartens invited to join in activities along with families and the wider community.

The Gannawarra Walk to School program will be delivered in partnership with local health agencies throughout October.

Mayor Neville Goulding said living a healthy active lifestyle is important for children’s health and wellbeing.

“Children, who walk and ride to school, or to the school bus, arrive at school more energetic and ready to learn.  Getting actively to and from school also contributes to the recommended minimum physical activity level for a child of 60 minutes per day.”

St Joesph's Primary School Kerang students walk to school with Councillor Keith Den Houting

This year’s Gannawarra Walk to School program will involve almost 800 primary school children who will be encouraged to walk, ride, skate or scoot to school each day throughout October.

Cr Goulding said that spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and walk.

“Walking is a great way to improve wellbeing by enjoying some fresh air, sunshine and meeting other people.”