Children in Sandwich who have embraced the health and environmental benefits of walking to school have been rewarded for their efforts.
More than 180 primary schools in Kent and Medway take part in Wow and Walking Bug schemes and on Challenge Day classes with the highest number of walkers are named winners and receive trophies and prize packages.
Pupils from Sandwich Junior School were the Dover district champions and were invited to the Powell Cotton Museum for a presentation event.
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Children from the winning 6D Class got the chance to meet the Walking Bug and received their award along with free child tickets for The Powell Cotton Museum and Leeds Castle.
Ten-year-old Elliott Bottle said: “WOW gets everyone working together in the school to achieve. It keeps us children healthy and fit.
“I like being able to see the sites on the way to school and it is good to get some fresh air”.
Molly Hall, also10, added, “I like to walk to school with my friends and chat all the way.
“It keeps us motivated and ready to learn. It is a good way to start the day”.
Head teacher Sheilagh Roberts said: “We announce the winners every Friday in our celebratory assembly. Each class is very competitive and wants to win.”
Malcolm Harman, curator of The Powell Cotton Museum and Gardens said: “It is good to support local schools and we are proud to sponsor the WOW and Walking Bug walk to school initiatives.”
Jackie Chambers from the KM Walk to School team said: "The walk to school challenge day winners were thrilled with their prizes and class trophy.”
WOW and Walking Bug encourage children to walk to school with their family and friends.
Each child has their own tally card and collects stickers when they walk.
As well as the KM Group, WOW and Walking Bug, which are KCC- led initiatives, are sponsored by Bel UK (Mini Babybel) Volker Highways, Eurostar , HSBC, The Powell Cotton Museum and Leeds Castle. For more information on making the walk to school cool visit
www.kmwalktoschool.co.uk or call 0844 2640292