Brannockstown's 'Walking Bus'

A 'Walking Bus' initiative at Brannoxtown NS was designed to encourage children to have a healthier lifestyle.

The idea, which was operated for a day a week over a pilot three weeks, involved the children being brought to schoo being dropped at a point a kilometre from the school.

From there they walked to school in one group, a 'walking bus' supervised by parents and teachers.

The idea was initiated by the school's Committee to promote Healthy Eating and Healthy Lifestyles.

The Committee has also started a 'Savour a New Flavour' Day, on Wednesdays of each week. On this day children are encouraged to bring to school a new healthy snack they've never tried before.

Brian Byrne.