Schools encouraged to take Travel Challenge

The popular school initiative sees Translink partner with Eco-Schools – the international environmental education programme –to deliver the Northern Ireland wide programme which incorporates curriculum-linked classroom resources and encourages schools to develop sustainable travel plans.

Pupils are challenged to log their journeys over their chosen two-week period and aim to choose active travel modes such as walking, cycling, bus and train travel for the school run instead of car use.

Successful completion of the challenge will, alongside a school’s other chosen topics, enable them to apply for a coveted Green Flag.

Commenting on the importance of working with schools for the active travel initiative, Translink Safety and Corporate Responsibility Manager, John Thompson said: “This challenge is a fun and engaging initiative and it’s always fantastic so see local school children really get on board and encourage others to make changes which will help protect the world around us.”

Charlene McKeown, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, said: “ With greater emphasis on the climate crisis globally this Challenge is a great way for schools to address it in a positive and measurable way and we’re really looking forward to working with local pupils and teachers as they engage in this year’s initiative.” For information on registering visit www.translink.co.uk/ecoschools or email [email protected].