This program is part of our Connecting Communities project and only available to public schools in Albany and Geraldton.
Did you know a 2021 study from the WA Department of Transport found that only 20% of students actively travel to school? That’s lower than the national average of 25%. We want to change that.
We’re launching the Walk & Wheel 2 School Package to help schools get kids moving. This isn’t about reinventing the wheel – it’s about providing support and resources to schools.
Thanks to the support of Healthway for funding this Connecting Communities Initiative.
Package Includes
- Funding $2100 ex GST to host 4 events (prize + catering) per year
- Student Worksheets
- Stickers
- Marketing Support
The program is currently invite only and available to public primary schools in Geraldton and Albany.
RESOURCES
This resource section provides engaging, grade-appropriate materials designed to help educators easily introduce the benefits of active travel. These ready-to-use worksheets reinforce the positive impact of leaving the car at home, promoting both personal well-being and a cleaner local environment.
MARKETING
We want to make this event as easy as possible to deliver. We have created a marketing flyer that any school can use to communicate with their local community. Fill out the form and we will send over a completed image.
EVALUATION
When it comes to evaluation, we’ve kept it simple.
Your Move schools
Term 1: Undertake a ‘hands up survey’ and provide results using the online form, see below.
Event Day: Count bikes and scooters in racks on each event day. Upload results using the online form, see below.
Term 4: Undertake a ‘hands up survey’ and provide the results using the online form, see below.
Other schools
Term 1: Do a random bike rack count prior to the first event. Upload results using the online form, see below.
Event Day: Count bikes and scooters in racks on each event day. Upload results using the online form, see below.
Raffle ticket count (all schools)
If the school uses the raffle ticket method to draw a prize winner. The number of tickets given out on the day should be recorded and uploaded using the online form, see below.
School coordinator survey (all schools)
A short student survey that assesses how the program has impacted the school. This will happen in Term 4 and be an online survey.
Photos (all schools)
Photos will only be used for reporting purposes to Healthway. We understand and respect student privacy. These can be emailed directly to Andrew Turns, Westcycle Regional Coordinator, andrew.turns@westcycle.org.au
FREQUANTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
As questions that are raised will be added to the list. Just reach out to myself, Andrew Turns, Westcycle Regional Coordinator, andrew.turns@westcycle.org.au
What if I need more information or support? I’m here to support the school in delivering the event. Just shoot me an email, see above, and I will respond usually within 24 hours.
What if we can’t fully meet the needs of the program? This is a pilot program, and we are learning from the experience. Reach out and I can work with the school to ensure that the program meets your needs.
Can we run additional events? This funding is just the start. If you would like to run additional programs or events, then reach out and we can look into how we can fund it through Connecting Communities.
