Ballymoney Model IPS is participating in the walk Wheel Cycle Trust, BIG WALK and WHEEL CHALLENGE Monday 23rd - Friday 27th March 2026.
Take part by walk, wheel, scoot or cycle to school as many times as you can during these five days. Each morning, the number of Active Travel journeys to our school will be recorded. These results will be sent daily to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Schools that get over 15% of pupils taking part will be entered into,the daily prize draw. The more people we have making active journeys the better chance we have of winning a prize!
This BIG WALK and WHEEL CHALLENGE also links in with our school ea Take 5 Wellbeing initiative, Eco- Schools Green Flag Programme and the Rights Respecting School Award.
During the Wheel Cycle Trust, BIG WALK and WHEEL CHALLENGE Monday 23rd - Friday 27th March 2026, pupils will be encouraged to take part also in the ea Take 5steps to Wellbeing.
Monday ~ CONNECT ~ Take part this in Active travel journeys to school.
Tuesday ~ BE ACTIVE ~ Do the Daily Mile in the school playground.
Wednesday ~ TAKE NOTICE ~ You can use our simple Rainbow Quest Mto encourage children and families to take notice of their surroundings on an active journey to school.
Thursday ~ KEEP LEARNING ~ Teach pupils how to check that their bike is safe to ride.
Friday ~ GIVE ~ A smile or say thanks to someone for being kind or helping you today.
Big Walk and Wheel is the UK's largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to school challenge.
Let's see how many active journeys to school we can record 23rd-27th March.
Many thanks,
Mrs Murphy.
Eco- Schools & WAU Leader.
