In the final week of this half term, several factors conspired to make for the ideal backdrop to this year’s Walk to School Week. The Chelsea Flower Show caused chaos at Sloane Square Station, the weather has turned (eventually) in our favour and Sports Day 2026 was waiting at the end of the week.
Pupils in Years 7-10 were able to enjoy assemblies delivered by the Upper and Lower School Ambassador team in which they were reminded of all the countless reasons to build the habit of walking into our week. On top of all the reasons that we commonly think (quieter streets around our school, better air quality for everyone in the school community and a chance to stretch our legs), we were invited to remember that walking also provides the space to think, clear our minds, build relationships with friends and explore a little more of the wonderful city that lays on our doorstep.
Leading by example, teams of teachers made their way into school on Thursday by foot from West and South London, with Mr Hayward setting off at 5 am to journey in from Crystal Palace. Admirable as that is, finding ways to walk, bike, bus, tube or scoot, even if not from that far afield, makes a big difference to the Wellbeing of our school community.
Mr Clements, Head of Sustainability
