About
This pillar focuses on building strong relationships with schools, parents and whānau, police and community partners to create a shared culture of care, connection and responsibility for safe, sustainable active travel.
Through partnerships and collective action, we foster a healthier and more connected community.
Learning opportunities
The initiatives in this pillar build:
- community connection, care and belonging — whanaungatanga
- school community health and wellbeing
- raised awareness across the school community.
Community programmes and initiatives
The Walking School Bus programme is a great way to build a connected community across your school network — including students from across year levels, parents and whānau and teachers. We also encourage collaboration with your school community officer, Enviroschools and more.
Walking School Bus
A fun, organised school walking programme that helps children travel to school safely, actively and with friends, supervised by adult volunteers.
Collaborations with School Community Officers, Enviroschools
Collaboration with community partners helps schools strengthen safe, sustainable travel messages through shared expertise and local support.
Parent information evenings
Parent information evenings and similar parent-related school events give our School Travel Coordinators an opportunity to connect with parents and whānau.