We are thrilled to announce that St George's CE Primary School has recently been awarded a 'Good' accreditation by the Modeshift STARS scheme for our school travel plan. This scheme aims to promote the use of greener travel methods, such as public transport, to reduce carbon emissions in and around our school buildings.

The accreditation recognises schools for their Travel Plans and their efforts to increase the number of pupils who regularly walk, cycle, wheel or use other forms of sustainable transport on their journey to school.

Upon receiving the award, Mrs Norris, Headteacher said “We were very aware of the high level of traffic congestion around the school and wanted to encourage pupils to be more physically active.

“The school travel plan has been focused on achieving these aims. We really appreciate the hard work of Councillor Hannah Cooper in supporting us and leading the project forward.

“We are especially proud to be the first school in Worcester to have this recognition.”

Worcester City Council’s Arboretum Ward Councillor, Hannah Cooper added "I'm committed to working with all the schools in my ward on School Travel Plans.

“When surveyed, only 2% of the children said that they wanted to travel by car and 21% of staff said that they would prefer to cycle to school.

“The travel plan has increased the number of pupils and teachers arriving at school by walking, wheeling, scooting or biking.

“The children go on frequent walking trips to places such as the Guildhall, the Commandery and the mosque, as well as walking from Perdiswell back to school after swimming lessons.

“There is also a bi-weekly Bike Bus on Tuesdays and Fridays with Bike Worcester.”

To read the full article published on the Worcester City Council website, please click on the link below.

https://www.worcester.gov.uk/news/schools-encouraged-to-join-travel-scheme