Active travel earns school gold award

A CARDIFF primary school has been awarded the Sustrans Cymru Gold Active Travel School Award – only the second school in Wales to get one.

The award is presented to schools in Wales that excel when it comes to active travel and have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to promoting active and sustainable travel over several years.

Dedicated parents and children at Radnor Primary in Canton have been regularly walking, wheeling, scooting or cycling the school run, helping to reduce pollution. With support from Sustrans Cymru and Cardiff council’s active schools travel team, the school is committed to work independently to increase active travel.

Cllr Dan De’Ath, cabinet member for transport, said: ”Walking, scooting or cycling to school can help improve road safety, increase children’s road awareness and improve mental health and well-being. I am delighted that Radnor Primary School has achieved this prestigious award, recognising the positive changes adopted by the school and its community.”

Kane Morgan, the school’s active travel champion, said: “We take pride in doing our bit to transform our Canton neighbourhood into a safe and fun place for all active travellers and we hope our achievements inspire other schools to do the same. Our pupils and our sustainable modes of travel are the future of this city, and we are excited to motivate children, parents and teachers to travel actively to school and work.

“We couldn’t have achieved all we have without the help of Sustrans Cymru and the whole community’s efforts in coming together for the greater good.”