Events

Participating in National Ride2School Day is a fantastic way to celebrate riding and active travel. Schools can join the excitement of National Ride2School Day by organising bike-friendly events such as a group ride, hosting bike safety workshops, or providing incentives for students who ride on the day. 

Council will be supporting schools in 2025 by providing prize incentives to encourage student participation. 

Bicycle Network provides a number of great resources, such as poster templates and in-class activity sheets. Please visit National Ride2School Day | Bicycle Network for more information on the national event. 

Held in May, National Walk Safely to School Day encourages children to enjoy the benefits of walking by providing a structured opportunity to practice pedestrian skills, build independence and stay active. Schools can get involved by hosting walking events such as a “walking bus” to school and offering incentives for those who walk on the day. 

Walking to school regularly is beneficial to children's health and wellbeing. It helps them to be more physically active, independent and confident. It also helps to reduce traffic problems around schools and teaches children about road safety.  

National Walk Safely to School Day is a timely reminder to talk to your child about walking to school and how to cross the road safely by identifying and choosing the safest places to cross the road on their way to and from school. It is also important to talk about the dangers of not paying attention and being distracted with walking across or near the roads and driveways. 

This event is run by the Pedestrian Council of Australia. Please visit www.walk.com.au for event posters and in-class activities. Don’t forget to get in early and order your free tattoos in time for the event.