PREECEVILLE — Preeceville School students and staff took advantage of the Walk-and-Roll incentive to walk or ride a bicycle to school on June 4.
The group gathered at the Preeceville wildlife campground and walked back to the school together.
The program invited all staff and students in the Good Spirit School Division to choose active transportation as their means of getting to work or school by walking, running or riding, according to a press release from GSSD.
The school division highlighted the benefits of choosing active transportation, which include reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, as well as increasing physical activity and promoting healthy eating habits.
Physical activity improves vigour, self-esteem and provides a sense of well-being, GSSD said. Health Canada reports that only 27 per cent of Canadians achieve health benefits from enough daily physical activity.
According to Transport Canada, the number of cars per 1,000 Canadians has doubled since 1960. Distances driven and frequency of trips have steadily increased. Bicycling and walking can help alleviate traffic congestion and air pollution.
