2. Walking is rewarding
24% of boys between the ages of 11 and 15 are now obese.

3. Why should you walk to school
Not walking can harm nearly every system in a child’s body-heart and lungs, muscles and bones, kidneys and digestive tract, as well as the hormones that control blood sugar and can also take a heavy social and emotional toll. Not living a healthy life style, increases risk of diseases and disability later in life and early death.

4. Pollution
In 2013, 21% of UK domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were from transport. (This is up from 15% in 1990).
93% of the total domestic transport GHG emissions were from road transport. 54% of domestic transport GHG emissions were from cars and taxis (down from 60% in 1990); 21%; and about 13% from vans (an increase  from 8% in 1990).

5. Walking keeps us fit Maintain a healthy weight
Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
Strengthen your bones and muscles
Improve your mood
Improve your balance and coordination

6. Help yourself and the Environment
Walk to school on Friday’s a Minimum of two bus stops.
Register yourself on the WoW calendar.
Encourage your friends to walk to school with you.
Get off the bus one or two stops before coming to school.