Anglesea students get active on Walk Safely to School Day

Anglesea Primary students received a 'Walk Safely to School' tattoo to wear for the day upon arrival at school. Photo: SUPPLIED

HUNDREDS of pupils in Anglesea have learnt the valuable lesson of getting to school safely in line with their school’s new active transport strategy.

Anglesea Primary School pupils joined thousands of other students across the country as part of National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday last week, taking steps towards a healthier future.

School principal Murray Surkitt said the school-wide walk played a part in the school’s Active Travel Program. The fun-filled day continued for pupils in the afternoon with a pupil-led Colour Run to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, which was observed two days earlier (May 17).

“The Grade 6 School Values and Student Voice leaders planned and implemented the run with support from the school’s wellbeing officer,” Mr Surkitt said.

“The children had a lot of fun as they ran around the course getting sprayed with coloured powder by parents and staff.”

Pupils wore white clothing before the Colour Run.