This week is East Ayrshire’s Walk to School Week, so please don’t be alarmed if you see our pupils at the roadside on the pavements wearing some strange and colourful items this week. A daily theme has been created to encourage the children to walk:

Monday – wear a funny hat

Tuesday – wear odd socks

Wednesday – wear brightly coloured accessories

Thursday -wear  school colours

Friday – wear sunglasses

We all know that walking is good for us. Walking to school is not always easy, but it is a great way to exercise and keep fit. Walking to school also helps reduce pollution, and can boost pupils’ social skills and road safety awareness.

We are hoping that as the week goes on we will gain your support for the campaign and that everyone will join in the fun.

If the pupils are unable to walk we will still make sure that they reach their daily walking target by walking in school.