Students who reside within walk distance of their school gain many benefits from a daily walk (or bike, or skateboard, or scooter ride) to school.
Mental focus |
Students who are physically active in the morning arrive at school alert and ready to learn - studies have shown that physically active students receive better grades. After a 20-minute walk student concentration is improved for up to four hours! |
Environmental well-being |
Up to 25% of morning traffic can be attributed to the school commute. Reducing the number of cars at schools locations improves air quality and creates a healthier environment. |
Fun and happiness |
Students who walk and cycle to school enjoy a deeper connection to thier community and nature; which leads to less stress and depression. |
Graduated independence |
The walk to school provides students with an opportunity to become familiar with their community and to take on incrementally greater responsibility for themselves and younger children. |
The ParticipACTION report card contains a comprehensive assessment of child and youth physical activity in Canada. For more information visit: https://www.participaction.com/
Safe Walking Fundamentals (Video)
Assess Risks and Choose Routes (Game)
Parking just a five or ten minute walk away from the school can help ease congestion around the school, provides families an opportunity to get a few minutes of extra exercise, and will make it easier for everyone to stay physically distant. You can use the maps below to help plan a parking spot that is within a five or ten minute walk from your school:
Zone 1: Deep River & Area Schools |
Zone 2: Petawawa Schools |
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School |
Zone 3: Pembroke & Area Schools |
Bishop Smith Catholic High School Champlain Discovery Public School Our Lady of Grace Catholic School |
Zone 4: Madawaska Schools |
Zone 5: Cobden, Douglas, Eganville Schools |
Zone 6: Renfrew & Area Schools |
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School St. Joseph's Catholic School (Calabogie) |
Zone 7: Arnprior & Area Schools |
St. John XXIII Catholic School |