Geraldton’s Waggrakine Primary School took part in National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday, sporting the funkiest and silliest of socks.

Friday, May 22, marked National Walk Safely to School Day, with primary schools across the country encouraged to inspire students to hit the pavement for some steps.

Waggrakine Primary School took part in the fun on Friday and encouraged students to wear their best funky socks to add an extra flair to the initiative.

It was the fourth annual Walk Safely To School Day the school had participated in.

Waggrakine teachers Michelle Steel and Jane Clark said they loved seeing everyone getting involved and supporting the event.

“We encouraged all students to join in the fun by walking safely to school and wearing their craziest socks for the day,” they said.

“To celebrate, students were treated to a healthy breakfast of delicious granola cups with oats, yoghurt and fresh fruit.”

National Walk Safely to School Day, now in its 27th year, encouraged parents and carers to walk more with their children, helping to reduce dangerous traffic congestion around school gates while supporting safer, calmer school mornings.

Started by the Pedestrian Council, the initiative also promotes positive environmental action, better use of public transport and reduced car dependency in local communities.

Pedestrian Council CEO Harold Scruby said walking helped shape lifelong habits while improving safety and wellbeing.

“Walking every day builds confidence, improves concentration and establishes healthy habits for life while making our roads safer and our air cleaner for everyone,” he said.

“Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Walking is the simplest way to achieve this — before school, during the day and afterwards.”