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We walk from Albany Street Park on Tuesdays
and from 2 locations in Buderim on Wednesdays
(Townsend Road and Mill Road).
Join in the fun, it’s great for the kids!
The Lions club of Buderim runs the “Safe Walk to School Program” at Buderim Mountain State School and Chancellor State College.
This major project is supported by Sunshine Coast Council, Queensland Police Service, and its volunteer members,supported by parents and interested community members. Sunshine Coast Council is also enthusiastic in their support and has contributed with past funding.
Children socialise and learn to walk safely to school. It reduces traffic pressure at school times too!
Blue Carded Lions Volunteers assemble from 7:30 at the pickup points and leave for school at 8:10 sharp, arriving at school 20 minutes or so later.
We have fun themed walks including “Crazy Sunnies/Hats” days and in addition to covering insurance, the Lions Club of Buderim offers a “pocket money” incentive of $10 to each child who completes a set of 10 walks.
What are the Walks?
- The Walk to School Program encourages parents to bring their children to designated drop off points, away from the congested areas of the school.
- Parents are encouraged to join the walk with their children if they are able.
- Walks are conducted one day per week, different days for each school to spread resources.
- The assembled children are escorted by Lions and Police, assisted by Volunteers.
- Supervision ensures the children remain safe for the trip.
- Walks vary from 15 to 20 minutes.
The benefits of the programme include:
- Parents enjoy spending more quality time with their children.
- Improve the health and fitness of parents and children
- Reduce congestion and create greater safety around the school
- Reduce airborne pollution outside the school
- Reduce vehicle costs and the demand for car parking.
- More fun than driving
- Catch up with other parents, chat while walking, or chill out.
- Teach road safety to children
- Improved interaction between children of various aged groups. Particularly beneficial for new or shy kids!
Parents requiring more information can contact their local school or the Buderim Lions. Any persons willing to assist or to sponsor should contact Buderim Lions in the “contact us” section of this web-site.