Dear Vimy Families,

 

We are excited to announce that Vimy Ridge will be celebrating Spring Walk Day on May 7! 

Spring Walk Day is an event that encourages students to arrive at school by walking and

wheeling in the fresh air (and likely some sunshine, a few puddles, and snow melt)! We

encourage as many students as possible to choose walking, biking, and busing to school on

May 7 – and every day!

 

Walking to school has many benefits such as improving physical and mental health, increasing

attention span and academic performance, and building self-esteem. The 2024 ParticipACTION

Report Card shows that only 39% of children in Canada (ages 5-17) are getting the

recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day, and walking to

school is a great way to become more active.  

 

During February’s Winter Walk Day 42% of Vimy Ridge students walked all or part of the way to

school, and our spring goal is for even MORE walkers using active transportation to get to

school. Help us meet our goal and be part of the fun by walking or biking with your

child! If you live far from the school or if you’re driving to your next destination, consider parking

a block or two away from the school and walking the rest of the way. 

 

For some extra motivation to be active this spring, students are encouraged to join the Hop!

Spring into Spring challenge. Students can use the Hop! app to log their walks to school or in

the community and discover the positive impact walking has on the environment. All students

who participate in the Hop! Spring Walk Challenge will be entered into a random prize draw to

win two admissions passes donated by Cosmic Adventures! Each pass admits one adult

and one child.  

 

We hope you will join us in celebrating fun, healthy ways to get to school on May 7!