Schools called on to becomeSmart Movers
They are being called on to use more ‘active travel’ modes to get to school for a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle and there are rewards for those who do that best.
The Translink Eco-Schools Travel Challenge promotes walking, cycling, bus and train travel for the school run instead of car use. Schools that take part can also achieve the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Award which recognises their environmental credentials.
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Hide AdFor the post primary school that carry out the ‘Most Eco-Journeys’ - as a percentage of total eco-journeys travelled by pupils, there is a prize of £150 and bus or rail journey for one class.
For the primary school with the ‘Most Improved Class’ (the greatest change away from car use by pupils) there is a £150 prize plus a bus or rail journey for one class. The same prize is available to the school that have the ‘Best #Smartmovers Project’. This involves submittions of a written or video entry illustrating their creative approach to the Transport topic.
There is also a category for ‘Best Pupil’. Schools can nominate their Transport Hero. The most inspiring pupil who really sets the standard high for sustainable transport to school with a short explanation why. The prize is a £50 book token and family travel ticket for the winning pupil. The latest start date to complete the challenge is May 7. Visit www.translink.co.uk/ecoschools.