{"id":2300,"date":"2021-05-19T14:46:42","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T14:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/onthankps\/?p=2300"},"modified":"2021-05-20T13:47:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T13:47:37","slug":"parent-council-bustle-to-belgium-1416-miles-challenge-log-your-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/onthankps\/2021\/05\/19\/parent-council-bustle-to-belgium-1416-miles-challenge-log-your-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent Council – ‘Bustle to Belgium: 1416 miles’ Challenge – Log Your Miles!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Parent Council Walk to School Week Challenge \u2013 \u2018Bustle to Belgium\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday 17th<\/sup> May \u2013 Friday 21st<\/sup> May 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well families, it\u2019s that time of year again where we promote our \u2018Walk to School Week\u2019.<\/p>\n

We encourage as many of our families as possible to participate, either together as you drop off\/collect your child or allow your child to walk to and from school independently.<\/p>\n

As part of our events scheduled throughout the week, we are excited to announce our Parent Council:<\/p>\n

\u201cBustle to Belgium: 1416 miles\u201d<\/strong> challenge!<\/p>\n

With Kilmarnock being twinned with Herstal in Belgium, our PC challenges our full Onthank Primary School Community to walk the 708 miles there (and back!) as part of our walk to school week fundraising fun!<\/p>\n

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So, what are our guidelines?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Plan out your week as a family \u2013 why not set a target?<\/li>\n
  2. Log your walk\/jog\/run daily using a device or APP including: Fitbits\/IPhone\/\u2019Strava APP\u2019\/Other.<\/li>\n
  3. Complete this Blog Form at the end of each day, inserting how many miles you\/your family has achieved.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Complete and return the fundraising form to the school on Monday 24th<\/sup> May 2021.<\/strong> Funds can be made in cash or via ParentPay.<\/li>\n
  5. Why not take a family selfie during a walk and send to eaonthank.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk<\/li>\n
  6. Mystery prizes for the family and individual pupils across our 7 stages that complete the most miles!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, what\u2019s our school doing? <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Our Senior Leadership Team has made a commitment to walk 60 miles contributing to our total.<\/li>\n
    2. Our Parent Council has made a commitment to walk 75 miles contributing to our total.<\/li>\n
    3. Staff and pupils will participate in The Daily Mile throughout the week, with staff logging class totals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong>Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Our Parent Council have supported our young people and staff in 2020\/21 with funds towards outdoor learning resources, 2 new sound system speakers, P7 Leavers Mugs and more. We fundraise to further support their contribution to 2021\/22 trips, events and pupil identified learning resources.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Don\u2019t Forget!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Our PC remind you this is \u2018just for fun\u2019 and our families can join in if they wish, but participation is not compulsory.<\/li>\n
        2. For those participating \u2013 thank you \u2013 do what you can \u2013 \u2018every mile counts\u2019!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Thank you from our Parent Council for your support, community spirit and \u2018many miles\u2019 as we embark on our \u2018Belgium Bustle\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n