Brake's Annual Giant Walking Bus for Primary Schools
On Wednesday 11 June 2014 at 10am tens of thousands of kids will be marching for road safety from their school gates in Brake's annual Giant Walking Bus for primary schools. This brilliant event helps schools teach children about safe walking, while promoting safe driving to parents and local communities to protect children on foot. The project also raises funds for Brake's work campaigning for safer roads and supporting families bereaved and injured in road crashes.
Kids take part in this giant march for a giant reason: to say no to driving fast, and yes to walking! The UK has a poor record for protecting children on foot compared to many of our European neighbours. Half our kids are driven to school, increasing pollution and danger, and affecting health. It doesn't matter if your march has five kids or 500, you can make a difference. All schools taking part in the Giant Walking Bus will receive a free resource pack to help them promote road safety and we also run a star schools scheme to recognise schools that go the extra mile to fundraise, educate and campaign.
You can register now online at www.brake.org.uk/walkingbus, call us on 01484 550061 or email: walkingbus@brake.org.uk.
This news item was published : 20 February 2014.