School in Solingen triumphs in 'Walking to School' contest
The "Walking to School" competition, organised by the Landesverkehrswacht NRW (Traffic Watch of North Rhine-Westphalia), is an annual event aimed at promoting safe and active travel among children. This year, the Uhlandstraße Primary School was one of the five winners of the competition.
Promoting Road Safety and Active Travel
The competition encourages schools and students to adopt walking as a healthy, environmentally friendly, and safe alternative to motorised transportation. It aims to promote awareness of road safety rules and the benefits of walking. The competition is accompanied by educational initiatives, such as workshops on pedestrian safety, interactive activities, and involvement of parents and local communities.
Participating Schools
The competition typically involves a broad range of elementary and secondary schools throughout North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Schools that participate enroll their students to track walking activities over a specified period. Specific names of participating schools vary by year and edition but generally include public and private schools across urban and rural areas of NRW.
Prize for the Uhlandstraße Primary School
The Uhlandstraße Primary School won one of the five prizes in this year's competition. The prize awarded to the school is a movement vehicle from the Viking Explorer company, worth 450 euros. The Viking Explorer company provided a movement vehicle as a prize for the competition.
The Solingen Traffic Safety Council's Support
The Solingen Traffic Safety Council, led by Chairman Ulrich Schmidt, has been advocating for safe walking to school for years. The Council believes that children can only learn to move safely in traffic as active participants. The Council supports actions that sharpen awareness for a safe school journey.
Fresh air and exercise before the start of school positively influences children's concentration, according to the Solingen Traffic Safety Council. The Council also notes that many schools report daily traffic chaos due to parent taxis. The competition encourages actions aimed at increasing the number of children walking to school and reducing the use of parent taxis.
Children can be seen navigating their way between parked vehicles, regardless of whether they are walking or arriving by car. The Council believes that promoting safe walking to school is essential for ensuring the safety of children and reducing traffic congestion around schools.
For more information about the "Walking to School" competition, including details on a particular year's competition or a list of winners and participating schools, these are typically published on the official Landesverkehrswacht NRW website or in regional news outlets covering education and traffic safety.
Amidst the focus on enhancing road safety and advocating for active travel, the competition also incorporates elements of science, health-and-wellness, and lifestyle by highlighting the benefits of regular exercise and walking for overall well-being. Concurrently, it aligns with the education-and-self-development sector as participants gain awareness and practical knowledge about road safety and pedestrian safety.
The educational initiatives accompanying the "Walking to School" competition, including workshops and collaborative activities involving parents and the local community, help foster a holistic approach to learning andpersonal growth.
