The Educator Magazine U.K. May-August issue - Magazine - Page 64
Pupils take on outer
space for Walk to School
Week 19-23 May 2025
• Thousands of children across the UK will take to their feet for Living
Streets’ Walk to School Week (19-23 May 2025).
• Walk to School Week takes place during Living Streets’ National Walking Month
each May, with this year’s campaign exploring a journey through outer space.
Thousands of children across the UK will get ‘out of this
world’ during Walk to School Week (19-23 May 2025).
Tanya Braun, Director of External Affairs and Fundraising,
Living Streets said:
Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, the UK
charity for everyday walking as part of their National Walking
Month campaign each May.
“Walk to School Week is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to
discover and celebrate the many benefits of walking to school.
Families are encouraged to walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or ‘Park
and Stride’ for the whole week to see the big differences that
come from small steps, from healthier and happier children
to fewer cars outside the school gates.
This year’s challenge will see pupils take on The Great Space
Walk, encouraging them to travel actively to school every day
of the week. Meeting colourful intergalactic friends along the
way, pupils will learn about the important reasons to walk or
wheel and its benefits for individuals, communities and the
planet.
Last year, over 260,000 pupils and more than 900 schools
across the UK took part in Walk to School Week, and this year
looks to be bigger than ever.
“Only around 50% of pupils walk to school in the UK, so it’s also a
great chance for families to give it a go and see if it’s something
they can fit into their daily lives. We know that roads outside the
school gates are safer and less polluted when there are fewer
cars around them. Research also shows that children who
exercise before school are happier and find it easier to focus.
It’s a win-win!
“We can’t wait to have more families getting out into the fresh
air and getting active this Walk to School Week.”
For more information on Walk to School Week and to get
your classroom packs, visit livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw
