The Walking School Bus is a YWCA managed program which encourages children to walk to school.

• It is a fun, safe and active way for children to travel to school.
• Two volunteers walk along a set route to school, picking up children along the way.
• A walking school bus timetable is established so that children and their parents know when to arrive at their "bus stop" or pick-up point.
• If a child is late to their pick-up point, they miss the bus!
• The service is free.
• Walking School Buses operate as frequently as volunteers are available to lead it
• All walking routes are checked for safety.
• All volunteers undergo a police check.
• Children are welcome to walk with the Walking School Bus, regardless of whether their parents are able to volunteer or not.

It is great fun, gives children a sense of independence and gives everyone a chance to have a chat and get some exercise.

There is currently one Walking School Bus route in Giralang. 

The walk starts from the pedestrian path at Mirrabucca Street at 8:30.
The route continues under Chuculba Cres and follows the pathway to the playground at the end of Archerrner and Dewar Places, arriving about 8:40.
The route continues down the pathway to school, arriving about 8:55.

Times are changed to suit the walkers, so that the kids can attend computer club and/or breakfast club if desired.

To be involved, contact Vicki Herbert by leaving a message at the front office or emailing gpspc@homemail.com.au

There is more information about the program on the YWCA WSB website www.ywca-canberra.org.au/walking_school_bus.htm