Bike to School Week
Bike to School Week is a provincial celebration of wheeling to school that takes place every May. Schools are encouraged to run fun events and activities to inspire more children and parents to choose active modes of travel.
Spring into Spring
Bike to School Week is a provincial celebration of wheeling to school that takes place every May. Schools are encouraged to run fun events and activities to inspire more children and parents to choose active modes of travel.
Winter Walk Day
Winter Walk Day is a celebration of active school travel that takes place on the first Wednesday of February. Schools are encouraged to run fun events and activities to inspire more children and parents to choose active and clean modes of travel and to educate their school.
Announcements
Morning announcements are a great way to encourage students and staff to use active modes of travel and learn about the benefits of doing so. Get students involved and help build excitement around iWalk by sharing these announcements with your school community.
School Challenge
Are there other schools in your neighbourhood or does your school have a sister school? School challenges are a good and friendly way to encourage students to walk, bike, or roll to school or school bus stop. Consider having an award for the winning school such as the infamous “Golden
School Assembly
School Assemblies are a great way to spread the word about your school’s iWalk events. Get students and staff involved in the planning and promotion with these fun school assembly ideas.
Posters and Stickers
Looking for a great way to build excitement around iWalk events within your school community, check out Ontario Active School Travel’s Posters and Stickers. Click here
Banner
Ask your ASRTS representative about access to a large iWalk banner for your school to colour. This banner can be hung up in the school or used for photo-ops on iWalk day. Download (pdf)
Active School Travel Story Contest Announcements – Past Announcements
Check out the videos featuring submissions from students at Sir Arthur Currie P.S., Wilberforce P.S., and Princess Elizabeth P.S from the 2018-2019 story contest. A video of Maham’s Walking to School Short Story sharing the benefits of walking, and wheeling to school or the bus stop. A video featuring artwork,
Active School Travel Story Contest Announcements
Morning announcements are a great way to share the Active School Travel Story Contest with students, and staff. Get students involved and help build excitement around clean modes of travel by sharing these announcements with your school community. Active School Travel Story Contest Announcements (PDF)