Assembly: National Walking Month and #walktoschoolweek

An assembly to inform primary and secondary (editable) about the importance of walking during National Walking Month and National Walk to School Week. National Walking Month is a time when people across the country are encouraged to walk more. It happens every May and it’s a chance to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise by going for a walk. It is particularly relevant when it is National Walk to School Week on 18th - 22nd May 2023.

This highly dynamic and editable 17-slide Powerpoint presentation creatively presents information on this event and can be showcased to any age group and includes specific pages for primary or secondary students. It includes images, dynamic transitions, informative text, video and links for extension work in form time – including extra video and classroom activities.

Slide 1: What is National Walking Month? Includes video.
Slide 2: Why is walking good for you?
Slide 3: Why is walking good for you? Physical Health
Slide 4: Why is walking good for you? Positive Mood
Slide 5: Why is walking good for you? Brain activity
Slide 6: Why is walking good for you? Social and Community
Slide 7: Why is walking good for you? Environmental benefits
Slides 8-9: What can students do to support this?
Slide 10: #walktoschoolweek and resources
Slide 11: Walking to School myths
Slide 12: Walking to School myths debunked
Slide 13: Follow-up form time activities title screen
Slide 14: Walking to school video for primary and secondary
Slides 15-16: Creative form time ideas
Slide 17: Write a poem including example

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