Kerang Primary School Walk to School Celebrations

Year 4/5/6 have been crowned 'Walk to School Champions' at Kerang Primary School after winning the Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy. In second place was Year 2/3 with 54% participation and third place was Prep/1/2 with 50% participation.

This was Kerang Primary School’s fifth year participating in the VicHealth Walk to School program with 98% of students walking, riding or scooting to school 1322 times during the month - that’s about 949 kilometres (134 kilometres more than last year!). So last year the students almost got to Sydney, and this year they got all the way to Sydney!

As part of the Walk to School program, a Drop, Park and Walk Active Travel route to school has been trialled to encourage parents to drop off children at designated points so that students can walk part way to school. Parents are encouraged to continue to use the routes. Activities have been held at the school throughout the month to encourage students to be active, healthy and motivated.

 

There was even be a decorated shoe, bike and scooter competition that made Walk to School even more fun!  Four Super Star Walker Certificates were also presented. These certificates are for children who walked at least 35 times out of the possible 40 times for the whole month: Xander 35/40, Cruz 36/40, Kate 37/40 and Bridie 37/40. Well done for this Super Star effort!

All ten primary schools across the Gannawarra Shire have participated in this year’s Walk to
School program with students encouraged to ride, walk or scoot to and from school, the school bus or while at school, throughout October.

 

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, with support from the Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership.

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

 

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

Kerang South Primary School decorate their shoes to Get Active for Walk to School month

Throughout Walk to School month VicHealth are encouraging kids to put their creativity on show to make the journey to school even more exciting.

Kerang South Primary School teachers and students did just that on Friday 20 October 2017. There were some fantastic decorated shoes on display with the winner from each class receiving a toothbrush and toothpaste pack!

The school also went on a community walk to check out the Drop, Park, Walk Active Travel to School Route being trialled as part of the school’s participation in the VicHealth Walk to School program.

The Drop, Park, Walk concept is supported by VicHealth and is designed to encourage walking and riding to school throughout the year.

The route has been mapped out with footpath stencilling along the way. Families are being encouraged to drop their children off at the mapped out starting points so that they can walk to school with their friends. Better still, parents could get active and walk with their children to help achieve their own physical activity goals.

All ten primary schools across the Gannawarra Shire are participating in this year’s Walk to School program with students encouraged to ride, walk or scoot to and from school, the school bus or while at school, throughout October.

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, Mallee Family Care, Victoria Police and the Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership.

Walk to School is a VicHealth initiative. For more information go to: https://www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au/, https://www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra/ or our BLOG: http://gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au.

Murrabit Group School Walks to School

Murrabit Group School is trialling a Drop, Park, Walk Active Travel to School Route as part of the school’s participation in the 2017 VicHealth Walk to School program.

The Drop Park Walk concept is supported by VicHealth and is designed to encourage walking and riding to school throughout the year.

The route has been mapped out with signage along the way. This is an interesting trial of a statewide concept to see how it works in a small rural community.

Each Wednesday and Friday, children meet at the start of the Drop, Park, Walk route. Some ride their bikes, others walk from the school and the majority are dropped off by the school bus. They then walk or ride to school together, checking out what’s going on around them and chatting about the day ahead.

Back at the school, the children enjoy some cut up apple before starting their day in the classroom.

All ten primary schools across the Gannawarra Shire are participating in this year’s Walk to School program with students encouraged to ride, walk or scoot to and from school, the school bus or while at school, throughout October.

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, Mallee Family Care, Victoria Police and the Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership.

Walk to School is a VicHealth initiative. For more information go to: https://www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au/, https://www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra/ or our BLOG: http://gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au.

Koondrook Primary School Steps Out to Celebrate Walking to School

 

Students at the Koondrook Primary School went on a community walk on Thursday 19 October 2017 as part of the school’s involvement in the VicHealth Walk to School program.

 

 

Following the walking track from the school to the new Koondrook Wharf, the children checked out what was going on in their community and enjoyed spending time chit-chatting along the way.

Koondrook is located on the banks of the Murray River. Squeezing lots of activity into the school day is something that Koondrook Primary School students love doing and as part of the community walk, the children got the chance to play at the park and have some fun on the exercise equipment.

 

After using lots of energy walking and playing, they got to enjoy some healthy fruit and a glass of milk before heading into the classroom for a big day of learning.

All ten primary schools across the Gannawarra Shire are participating in this year’s Walk to School program with students encouraged to ride, walk or scoot to and from school, the school bus or while at school, throughout October.

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, Mallee Family Care, Victoria Police and the Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership.

Walk to School is a VicHealth initiative. For more information go to: https://www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au/, https://www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra/ or our BLOG: http://gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au.

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Inspiring art work with Kerang Primary and Kerang South

Walk to School month has just begun, and students at Kerang Primary School and Kerang South Primary School are using a new and innovative way to encourage to walk, ride or scoot to school this October. 

On Monday, students installed Walk to School 'Paste Ups' at prominent areas of their schools. The paste ups included messages like 'It's Cool to Walk to School' and the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. 

The colourful artwork can be found at Kerang Primary School on a large brick wall facing Victoria Street, and Kerang South Primary School's paste up's are located at the entry gate on Mitchell Street. 

The paste ups are easy to install and can be removed with soap and water, making them the perfect way to promote and display temporary art fixtures or promotions. No special paper or ink is needed, so you can easily replicate our Walk to School paste ups with your own designs at home. 

To create paste ups at your home or school, see the instructions below! 

Kerang Primary School

Kerang Primary School

Kerang South Primary School

Kerang South Primary School

How to make your own Paste Ups 

Making the Glue
Bring 3 cups of water to the boil
Mix 1/4 cup of flour with 3/4 cup of cold water to make a runny paste.
Add the paste to the boiling water and STIR. This is important - if you don't stir, the glue will burn on the bottom of the saucepan. 
Turn off the heat, add 1/2 cup of white sugar. Stir sugar in and allow to cool. 
Add PVA or Craft glue for extra durability (we highly recommend this step!). 

Installing your paste up artwork
Choose your surface. Smooth surfaces like bricks work best, however concrete can work too. 
Stir the glue really well. 
Paint a layer of glue on the surface where you will apply your artwork.
Lay your artwork on top of the glue, then paint layer of glue over the top of your artwork. 
Make sure that you pay particular attention to the edges of your artwork to ensure that it sticks. 
Wipe off any excess glue with your brush and allow to dry. 

The paste ups should last anywhere up to 4 weeks. They will survive the rain, however last best where they have some protection from the elements. 

You can paste up almost any matte paper. You can create something on the computer to print and paste up, or you can draw your own creation on white paper or colour paper. Normal paper sticks better than cardboard, particularly on walls, due to the weight and thickness. 

Do you think you will try the paste ups? Leave us a comment below!

We would love to see any of the paste up creations you make! 😊 Please post them to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/healthygannawarra.  

The Walk to School program promotes the importance of children being Active and Health 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, and 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. 

Getting Active at Kerang Primary School

Mayor Brian Gibson visited Kerang Primary School this morning to launch the 2017 Golden Shoe Trophy competition to the class who walks, scoots or cycles to school the most throughout Walk to School month in October.

Classes at Kerang Primary School will be competing against each other in an effort to win the prestigious Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy in 2017. Who do you think will be the winning class this year???

Last years winning class was Grade 5 /6 with 69% participation. Mayor Gibson challenged all classes to make it to over 75% participation in each class this year, with all grades keen to take up the challenge! 

Last year 100% were involved in Walk to School! What an amazing achievement! Students walked, rode or scooted to school 1135 times throughout October 2016 which was almost 815 kms - that is like walking from Kerang to Sydney! Phew, we are tired just thinking about it... I wonder if Kerang Primary School will make it even further this year?? We can't wait to come back in November and find out!

The VicHealth 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 and 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 

Read all about the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program:  www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra 

and the Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: www.gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au

Active Travel at Kerang South Primary School

Students at Kerang South Primary School are preparing themselves to begin the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program next term. 

Mayor Brian Gibson launched the 2017 Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy class competition today at the final school assembly for Term 3. The students and teachers were keen to get their bodies moving throughout the holidays so that they were fit and ready to go for Walk to School to start on 3 October 2017.  

Last year the Golden Shoe winners were Grade 1/2G with 71% participation. Who will be crowned class champions in 2017???

Last year, 95% of students walked, rode or scooted 3501 times during October - that’s about 2514 kilometres – 180 kms further than last year - equivalent to walking from Kerang to Alice Springs and then they kept on using those walking feet to get from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock/ Uluru (2507kms)! 

Mayor Gibson challenged the students to travel even further this year, with students choosing Darwin as their walking goal. Will they make it?? We will be back in November to find out.. 

The VicHealth 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 and 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

Read all about the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program: www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra and the Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: www.gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au

Kerang Christian College are ready to Walk, Ride and Scoot to School in October

Students at Kerang Christian College are preparing themselves for the start of the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program starting in Term 4. 

Mayor Brian Gibson launched the 2017 Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy on Tuesday to a very excited crowd of students and teachers. From 3rd October, classes will be competing for the coveted Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy and crowned the 2017 Champions!

For two years in a row, the Year 5/6 students have held the title achieving participation across the month of 74%. Can the Prep, or Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4 students be crowned class champions this year???

Last year, 98% of students walked, rode or scooted to school 1324 times - that’s about 950 kilometres - equivalent to walking from Kerang to further than Sydney! This year students are hoping to get to the Gold Coast or Perth, with some students looking to walk to Antarctica if the weather gets too warm! Will they make it to their destinations? We can’t wait to come back in November and see how far they have travelled!

Students were also given an extra incentive to travel actively to school this October, with a teacher competing against the whole school for the most steps. Teacher vs students – who do you think will come out on top?? 

The VicHealth 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 and 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

Read all about the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program: www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra and the Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: www.gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au

Getting active at St Mary's Primary School

Councillor Lorraine Learmonth visited St Mary's Primary School on Wednesday to launch the 2017 Golden Shoe Trophy competition to the class who walks, scoots or cycles to school the most throughout Walk to School month in October.

In 2016, 98% of students walked, rode or scooted 1888 times during October - that’s about 1356 kilometres – and was 156 kilometres more than the previous year! Did you know that 1356 kilometres is equivalent to walking from Cohuna to further than Adelaide? What a great effort! We can't wait to come back in November and see how far students have walked this year!! 

Classes will again by competing against each other in an effort to win the 2017 Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy! Last year the winning class was Mrs Grogan's Grade 3 / 4 class with 53.9% participation. Who will be the winning class this year???

The VicHealth 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 and 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

Read all about the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program: www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra and the Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: www.gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au

Cohuna Conslidated gets ready to Walk to School in October

Councillor Sonia Wright visited Cohuna Consolidated School on Wednesday morning to launch the 2017 Golden Shoe Trophy competition to the class who walks, scoots or cycles to school the most throughout Walk to School month in October.

2016 was the first year that classes at Cohuna Consolidated Primary School had competed against each other in an effort to win a Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy, with Mrs Millar’s Grade 3 / 4 class crowned the winners with 81% participation. Who will be the winning class this year???

Last year 95% of students walked, rode or scooted 3409 times during October - that’s about 2448 kilometres - and is equivalent to walking from Cohuna to Alice Springs then almost out to Ayers Rock/Uluru (2539kms)! I wonder if the Cohuna Consolidated will make it even further this year? We can't wait to come back in November and find out!

The VicHealth 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 and 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 

Read all about the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program:  www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra 

and the Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: www.gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au

The competition is on at Koondrook Primary School

Councillor Steve Tasker visited Koondrook Primary School on Tuesday afternoon to officially launch the competition for the 2017 Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy. 

The competition begins on day 1 of Term 4 and students were keen to get active over the holiday break so that they are fit and ready for Walk to School to start on 3rd October. 

The winning class of the 2016 Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy at Koondrook Primary School with the highest participation throughout Walk to School month at Koondrook Primary School was Grade 4 /5 /6. Who will be the winning class this year??? 

This year Koondrook Primary School students ran a poster design competition to promote the 2017 Gannawarra Golden Shoe Trophy across the Gannawarra Shire. The winning poster will be on display at all schools across the Shire to remind students to Walk, Ride and Scoot to school throughout October. Choosing a winner was very difficult, with lots of talented students creating excellent posters. 

The winner of the 2017 Poster Competition was.... Drum Roll please....  Logan Faul!! Closely followed by our Runner Up Emily Wright! Congratulations to Logan and Emily on their winning designs!

Logan Faul's Poster

 Emily Wright's Poster

This will be Koondrook Primary School's fifth year participating in the Walk to School program. Last year 87% of students walked, rode or scooted 477 times during October - that’s about 343 kilometres – equivalent to walking along the Murray River to Lake Hume right up the top of the Murray River (341kms)! We can’t wait to see how far the students walk this year!

All ten primary schools across the Gannawarra Shire are participating in this year’s Walk to School program with students encouraged to ride, walk or scoot to and from school, the school bus or while at school, throughout October.

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, and Mallee Family Care with support from the Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership.

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

Follow along with the Gannawarra VicHealth Walk to School program: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyGannawarra

and our Gannawarra Walk to School BLOG: http://gannawarrawalkstoschool.blogspot.com.au/