The Big Walk and Wheel 20th- 31st March
Get Set………. We’re taking part in SUSTRANS Big Walk and Wheel 2023, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from 2oth-31st March. It’s free and we would love everyone to be involved.
What do you need to do?
Encourage your child(ren) to walk, scoot or cycle to school on as many days as possible during the event.
Including Everyone
We want to make sure everyone can get involved in SUSTRANS Big Walk and Wheel.
The JTAs are working really hard to organise lots events over the two weeks which include:
-The Golden Lock – Everyday the JTAs will attach the Golden Lock to either a bike or a scooter, the lucky person will ask Miss Rickards at the end of the day to unlock the Golden Lock and they will receive a prize.
-Wednesday 22nd March – Bling your bike/scooter, safely decorate your bike or scooter and the JTAs will judge it and find a winner who will receive a prize.
-Wednesday 22nd March Year 4 Scooter skills workshop with Bike It Ray in the morning.
-Thursday 23rd March – Bikers Breakfast from 8.15am there will be some breakfast snacks for anyone who arrives with their bike and an adult. It will be set up next to the Bike shelter, so come with your bike and adult and help yourself to a tasty snack.
-Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th March – JTA shop, the JTAs will be selling some hi Vi Jackets, reflectors and slap bands in the playground at breaktime.
-Wednesday 29th March – Cycle to school Poster competition– All entries to the JTA competition need to be returned.
To help you prepare, Sustrans has developed a handy free guide to walking, cycling or scooting to school. It is packed with advice to help you have hassle-free journey to school.
Download your free family guide using this link: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/sign-up-to-receive-your-free-school-run-guide/
For more information about the event go to www.bigwalkandwheel.org.uk . Enjoy the challenge!