Saddling up

CORAL Park Primary School is getting active for the launch of the Ride2School’s Active Paths program.
The Hampton Park school is participating in the Bicycle Network’s program and students can either walk, skate, scoot and ride to school along designated ‘Active Path’ routes to the school gate.
The riding and walking routes are identified by footpath stickers.
The program aims to encourage local communities to adopt healthy habits by helping students get 60 minutes of exercise a day and arrive at school alert and energised.
Coral Park Primary School Welfare Co-ordinator, Matt Brand, is keen to see Ride2School’s Active Paths build on the work the school has already been doing to promote healthy and active lifestyles.
“In recent years Coral Park has been working very hard with the help of teachers, parents and student leaders to promote active travel to and from school,” Mr Brand said.
“The introduction of Active Paths will further the school’s good work in getting as many members of the community active and healthy.”
Tess Allaway, General Manager of Behaviour Change at Bicycle Network, said that Ride2School Active Paths encourage physical activity among students and are also a fun and social way to get to school.
“Our Active Paths are designed to make the journey to school as direct, popular and fun as possible, making it easy for students and parents to ride and get active on their way to school,” Ms Allaway said.
“By getting involved in the Active Paths planning process, students become really proud and excited about the path they have created. They can’t wait to ride along it, show their mum and dad and get their daily dose of physical activity,” Ms Allaway added.
For more information about Ride2School Active Paths visit ride2school.com.au.