Gracehill strolls to school walk NI title victory

Gracehill Primary School pupils are fit and ready for the Travelwise NI Carnival Parade after the school was named as the winner of this year's Walk to School Week competition.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th May 2016, 10:44 BST
Updated 11th May 2016, 11:47 BST
Gracehill pupils steppin' out to school. Submitted imageGracehill pupils steppin' out to school. Submitted image
Gracehill pupils steppin' out to school. Submitted image

Over 250 primary schools from across Northern Ireland have registered to take part in the walking initiative which will run from 16 - 20 May.

The winners will be treated to a carnival style walk to school with children’s characters and interactive music as part of the celebrations.

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All other registered schools will be receiving activity workbooks ‘Let’s Walk to School’, designed by Travelwise NI to help educate primary school pupils on the benefits of walking and the importance of road safety.

Best foot forward at GracehillBest foot forward at Gracehill
Best foot forward at Gracehill

Walk to School Week has been promoted for over 10 years by Travelwise NI and thousands of pupils take part in the annual celebration, with schools across Northern Ireland encouraged to take part.

Travelwise NI is also urging all road users across Northern Ireland to take extra care on the roads next week, as more children than usual will be walking to and from school.

Schools wishing to find out more or to receive support material to promote walking to school children, contact Travelwise NI on 028 9054 0096 or email [email protected]

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