School's travel award

WINTERBOURNE

Academy has won an award for its efforts to persuade families to leave the car behind on the school run.

The school has gained bronze Modeshift STARS accreditation for promoting cycling, walking and other forms of active and sustainable travel.

The scheme aims to cut congestion and pollution while also improving the health and well-being of children and young people.

Pupils who were made 'Active Travel Ambassadors' have worked hard on the scheme and the school is now on the way to gaining its silver award.

A school spokesperson said: "We are now working closely with the local council to map out safe group walks to school through nature in order to support well-being, as well as looking into a nearby 'park and stride' scheme to ease traffic congestion around our school site."