On Friday, Kegworth was out in force, walking to school and enjoying a lovely breakfast hosted by the P&C.
Here’s what the Kegworth community had to say about walking to school.
Helen, President of the P&C
“Nat Walk to School Safely Day is an annual event that promotes walking to school safely and ties in with the environment. It’s a really important initiative.
I Grew up in a country town -we walked to school every day – even if it was raining. Walking everywhere is great – It’s a good way to get exercise and see what’s happening in the neighbourhood.”
Thom from the P&C Wellbeing Committee
“The whole family walked to school. It was 3kms, Eddie wore his fitness watch. It took 45 mins – there were some big hills which were a bit of a struggle. Walking to school is a good way to keep us all fit, plus kids are happy when you’re out and about.”
Ms Williams from Kegworth
“I do love walking to school. It’s a half an hour walk. I Listen to the birds, I think about what I’m going to do at school, I get some exercise – I love walking to school, amd riding to school. It gives me space to enjoy the world get some exercise. I love saying good morning to people, it makes me smile.
Thanks to our beautiful P&C for providing a excellent fantastic breakfast – loving the apples.”
Ms Radburn from Kegworth
“I love walking to school. I see nature, I see plants, I see animals, I see people. And when you smile at people when you are walking along, it doesn’t matter how grumpy they are, when are walking along and you smile at someone they always smile back.
Walking to school keeps us connected to our local area – we see changes and we can connect with people and our environment.”
Kegworth Kids
Raphael: “You get fresh air, it’s kind of relaxing.”
Tika: “It takes about five minutes. Walking to school gives me energy.”
Hugo: “I live really close. It takes 10 to 15 minutes. If you walk to school then you will be able to walk longer distances when you walk to other places.” – Hugo??
Joe: “It takes ten minutes to walk to school. We walk up the hill, next to the park. It’s a good idea to walk to school because it’s healthy.
Jasper: “It’s a good idea to walk to school because it’s better for the environment and it’s good exercise – its important to keep fit.”
