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International Walk to School Month

Join Gloucestershire schools for International Walk to School Month this October with an exciting Autumn Street Safari! Encourage students to walk, cycle, or scoot to school while participating in fun, seasonal activities. Download resources, share your safari, and enjoy educational walking activities with family and friends.

International walk to school month

International Walk to School Month: Join the Autumn Street Safari in Gloucestershire!

October is International Walk to School Month, and students across Gloucestershire are invited to join the fun by walking, wheeling, cycling, or scooting to school! 🌍🚶‍♂️🍂

This year, we're going on an Autumn Street Safari! Take a few minutes on your way to school to explore the seasonal wonders and participate in exciting activities. Will you juggle pinecones, dance around a mushroom, or create your own spooky story? There’s plenty to discover!

Who Can Take Part?

Anyone in Gloucestershire! While we’re encouraging students to walk, cycle, scoot, or wheel to school as much as possible in October, those who can’t walk to school can still enjoy the fun by trying the activities in their playground. Families can even join in over the weekend!

How to Participate:

  1. Download the Autumn Street Safari Checklist: Grab your checklist and start ticking off the activities on your way to school.
  2. Spot Autumn Creatures and Collect Fun Items: Whether you spot squirrels, fallen leaves, or mushrooms, there’s plenty of autumn magic to enjoy.
  3. Share Your Safari: Post your photos and videos on social media using the hashtags #AutumnStreetSafari and #InternationalWalktoSchoolMonth. Don’t forget to tell us what you’ve discovered on your safari!

Parents and Carers – We Want to Hear from You!

Share a special memory from your Autumn Street Safari with us on social media using #AutumnStreetSafari and keep an eye out in October for an exciting prize draw!

Spread the Word!

Help us get more people across Gloucestershire joining the Autumn Street Safari! Schools can download our Comms Pack to spread the word in newsletters and online. Let’s encourage as many students as possible to walk or wheel to school this October!

Free Resources for Schools and Families

We’ve got plenty of fun, free resources to help you enjoy your walk to school:

  • Lesson Plans: Explore walking to school through the generations, or how children walk to school in other countries.
  • Family Walking Activities Booklet and Diary: Packed with engaging and educational activities, perfect for your daily strolls with family or friends.

Let’s get out, get active, and enjoy the beauty of autumn this International Walk to School Month across Gloucestershire! 🍁

Start your Autumn Street Safari this October and celebrate International Walk to School Month with schools across Gloucestershire. For more information, visit the official page here.