Winners of the Slough Horlicks 'walk to school' trophy
Slough Borough Council would like to announce that Godolphin Infant School is the winner of the 2007 Horlicks ‘walk to school’ competition, which coincides with the councils ‘cleaner, safer, greener’ campaign to ask residents to think of ways to help the environment.
The infant school won the competition because of their outstanding achievement of having the highest ever record of pupils and staff in Slough walking to school, at 80 percent.
The Horlicks trophy will be given to the Slough school on Monday, July 16, in a special presentation along with a £150 worth of book tokens.
This was the seventh year that Slough pupils entered the competition, which saw pupils, parents and teachers walk to school for a whole week in May.
The campaign focused on promoting the benefits to children’s independence and learning whilst they walk to school.
By walking to school the Slough children received first hand experience of the road environment and were taught by the accompanying adult on how to keep safe.
But it’s not all about road safety; it’s also about meeting friends and getting fitter. By not using the car it makes it healthier for everyone as pollution is reduced.
Tina Housego, senior road safety officer at Slough Borough Council, said: “Well done to Godolphin Infant School for winning.
“Not only did they do extremely well in the competition, but have so far, had the most children walk to school during the campaign week than any other in Slough in the last seven years.”
Commissioner for education and children’s services, Slough Cllr David Munkley, added: “All the schools who took part in the campaign have done a tremendous job, especially Godolphin Infant, which surpassed itself with more than 80 percent of pupils and teachers joining in the fun.
“Walking to school helps to lower emissions from cars, cuts down on traffic congestion and is very important in keeping our environment greener.
“I hope everyone at the school enjoys the trophy and the £150 worth of book tokens. They deserve it.”
Slough Borough Council