Date/Time
Date(s) - October 6, 2014 - October 10, 2014
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
DASH BC is excited to present our 7th annual Walk and Wheel to School event as part of International Walk to School Month (iWalk) in October. While October 6th – 10th is the official week for the event, please feel free to plan yours at an alternate time that works for your school. Walk and Wheel to School encourages students, parents, staff, and community members to celebrate the many benefits of walking to school, such as:
- Celebrating active transportation and encouraging daily physical activity
- Promoting opportunities to practice safe walking and biking skills and identifying safe routes to school
- Enhancing the connection between students, parents, schools, and communities in a fun and interactive way
- Reducing school traffic congestion and vehicle emissions
Register your school and receive:
- Resources and supports you know and love, such as posters and stickers
- More classroom supports to help with planning and activities
- Support in making community partnerships
- Support on starting year-round walk to school events
Resources and Supports
To help you plan your school’s unique Walk and Wheel activities, click on the following links below to download tips, posters, templates, and more.
Getting Started Guide
Promotional Materials
Walk and Wheel to School Poster (English)
Walk and Wheel to School Poster (French)
Tips and Ideas
Parent Letter Template
Sponsorship Letter Template
Promotional Materials
Walk and Wheel to School Poster (English)
Walk and Wheel to School Poster (French)
Tips and Ideas
Parent Letter Template
Sponsorship Letter Template
Hands-Up Survey
Walking Safety
Wheeling Safety
Science Lesson Plan
Social Science Lesson Plan
TravelSmart for Schools
Walking Safety
Wheeling Safety
Science Lesson Plan
Social Science Lesson Plan
TravelSmart for Schools
Whether this is your first time singing up, or you want to make this year’s event even bigger and better, DASH BC is here to help! Please contact DASH BC here for more information.