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Winter Walk Day
IT'S WINTER! DON'T HIBERNATE — WALK TO SCHOOL AND CELEBRATE
Wednesday February 8th 2012 is Winter Walk Day across Canada.
Walk to school or at school for daily physical activity, a healthier environment, safer streets, making friends and ... having fun!
Can’t walk to school? Hold a Winter Walk Day during school. Walk to the local skating rink for a skate or hold a Winter carnival in the school yard at lunch.
TIPS FOR DRESSING FOR WINTER WALKING
- Keep hands and head covered to prevent heat loss
- On really cold days wear a scarf over your face and mouth
- Wear warm, waterproof boots
- Wear a warm coat that deflects the wind
- Woolen clothing helps to retain the heat
- Wear clothing or carry knapsacks with reflective material – it’s important to be seen
- If possible, change wet clothes at school – tuck an extra pair of socks and mitts into knapsacks
- Below -25oC is considered too cold for walking so move your walk in-doors or select another day for outdoor activities or walking to school
“Everyone in our school tries to walk for a healthy body and safer streets. I like walking to school with my friends because we could talk. Walking is way better than riding in a car because walking is more fun than getting a ride.” - Student at Morton Way Public School , Brampton , Ontario
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