Cranbrook Education Campus Hosts Walk and Wheel Active Breakfast
This month Cranbrook Education Campus, (CEC) joined forces with the charity Sustrans to host a Walk and Wheel Active Breakfast, an event designed to inspire families to choose walking, cycling, or scooting as part of their daily commute to school.
The event was a resounding success, with families flocking to the school gates on foot, bike, or scooter, eager to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet as a reward for their commitment to active travel. The breakfast was also supported by Morrisons who provided a £20 donation.
Active travel is about more than just getting to school—it’s about promoting healthier habits, reducing traffic congestion, and building a sense of community. This event was an opportunity to highlight the numerous benefits of walking, cycling, and scooting, not only for the individual but for the entire school.
Key benefits of active travel highlighted during the event include:
- Boosting pupils’ learning potential: Pupils who walk or cycle to school arrive more alert, energised, and ready to learn.
- Cleaner air for all: Less car traffic at school gates means reduced pollution and a healthier environment.
- Improved well-being: A simple way to incorporate more physical activity into daily routines, boosting both mental and physical health.
- Stronger community ties: Walking or cycling together strengthens relationships and encourages social connections.
Cranbrook Education Campus, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, is committed to creating a vibrant, healthy, and sustainable school environment for all its pupils, staff, and families. The Walk and Wheel Active Breakfast is just one of many initiatives aimed at encouraging active travel and promoting well-being within the school.
Sustrans is a UK based walking, wheeling and cycling charity, and the custodian of the National Cycle Network. According to Cycling UK if just one child cycled to school instead of travelling by car for a year, it would save almost half a tonne in carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to growing eight trees for a decade or charging 58,388 mobile phones.
Krisha Gandhi, Head of Primary & Senior Deputy Head of Campus, at Cranbrook Education Campus said:
“We’re so proud of the fantastic turnout for our Big Walk and Wheel Active Breakfast. It’s been incredible to see our school community come together to make such a positive impact on the environment and their health. These small changes can lead to big results, and this is just the beginning!”
Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said:
“We are delighted to see our Cranbrook Education Campus community embracing active travel with such enthusiasm. This event is a fantastic example of how we can come together to build healthier habits, reduce our environmental impact, and strengthen our community. It’s inspiring to see the positive changes happening, and we are excited to continue supporting initiatives that create a sustainable and well-connected future for our families.”
