Children from St Mark's Primary School in Drummoyne, Sydney, are dressing as their favourite sports star or team to celebrate Walk Safely to School Day.
Harold Scruby, Chairman and CEO of the Pedestrian Council of Australia and Sally Webb, Deputy Secretary for Safety, Environment and Regulation at Transport for NSW will join local area command police to greet the children at school where they will enjoy a healthy breakfast and hear about road safety.
WHAT National Walk Safely to School Day
WHEN 8.30 AM, Friday May 19
WHERE St Mark's Primary, 31 Tranmere St, Drummoyne
WHY This national initiative aims to encourage children to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle by including a walk at the beginning and at the end of each day. The event also promotes reduced car-dependency and road safety to primary school children throughout Australia.
