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Active and Safe Routes to School Pilot Project
The Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) Coalition is presenting several community forums at selected pilot site elementary schools in Windsor-Essex.
ASRTS is a pilot project that addresses the increasing need for safe, walkable neighbourhoods, so children can walk to and from school safely. Walkable includes the supports that are in place to help encourage walking, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, and signs.
The purpose of these forums is to provide parents at the selected pilot schools with information on what ASRTS is about, why ASRTS is important, and to obtain information and input from parents on how ASRTS can be implemented in their school community.
Parents can meet their neighbours and enjoy healthy refreshments while they learn how to reduce morning hassles, support a more active lifestyle, and plan future events that stimulate their children’s learning at school.
This project was made possible through funding by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. This grant makes it possible for the Active and Safe Routes to School Coalition to work with parents to help implement an ASRTS project in their school community.
Pilot school forum dates: (all forums will take place at the pilot school location)
- Hugh Beaton on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 6 p.m.
- Our Lady of Lourdes on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- St John de Brebeuf on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7 p.m.
- Ecole L’Envolee on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
- Princess Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Presenters will be available to answer media questions at the Hugh Beaton forum.
Media Contacts:
Carolie WaltersR.N.,
Public Health Nurse
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
519-258-2146 ext. 1266
Theresa Marentette
Comprehensive School Health Manager
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
519-258-2146 ext 1261