Preview of this week's Harrogate Walk to School Day
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The final Walk to School Day before autumn will take place in schools across the Harrogate district tomorrow, Friday, July 1.
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Hide AdThe seventh non-car day to take place since the scheme was set up by local pressure group Zero Carbon Harrogate in June 2021 , so far 25 schools have confirmed they will be taking part.
In total, this current academic year has already seen 57 schools participate in total across the district.
Sarah Bissett, Event Coordinator for Zero Carbon Harrogate, said: “We are continuously grateful to every young person, family and school who participates in Walk to School Day.
“The local young people’s ongoing dedication for this long-term initiative is heart-warming to witness as they recognise the multiple benefits for their health and the environment.
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Hide Ad“The ultimate goal of running these events each half term is to encourage sustainable transportation choices on a daily basis.”
Supported by Harrogate Borough Council and the Harrogate District Climate Change Coalition, Walk to School Day can see upwards of 10,000 pupils walking, cycling or using public transport
Last time round, Birstwith Church of England Primary School were the district’s Zero Hero primary school winners this time with an impressive 89% of pupils taking part.
Sarah Bissett of Zero Carbon Harrogate said: "We need to build better transport habits within our community and help combat the effects of climate change and protect our planet.
"That is why we launched this regular, half-termly event.
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Hide Ad"There have now been six district wide events with the number of schools taking part this academic year now at 57."
For the full results table of tomorrow’s Walk to School Day, visit www.zerocarbonharrogate.org.uk/school-leaderboard
Residents are also encouraged to avoid car journeys on a weekly basis by signing up to the Car Free Fridays at www.actionstorm.org/petitions/car-free-fridays
The Harrogate district schools taking part in tomorrow’s Walk to School Day are:
Admiral Long Church of England Primary School
Aspin Park Academy
Bilton Grange Primary School
Birstwith Church of England Primary School
Coppice Valley Primary
Harrogate Grammar School
Highfield Pre & Prep School
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant & Junior School
Killinghall Church of England Primary School
Knaresborough, St John’s Church of England Primary School
New Park Primary Academy
Oatlands Infant School
Pannal Primary School
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Ripley Endowed (Church of England) School
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
Sharow Church of England Primary School
Spofforth Church of England VC Primary School
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School
St Robert’s Catholic Primary School
Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy
Western Primary School
Willow Tree Community Primary School.