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The schools that took part in Walk to School Week included Ellington Primary School.

Pupils celebrate walk to school benefits during special week

Pupils at Norham St Ceolwulf's C of E First School pictured during Walk to School Week.

Schools across the county step up for Walk to School Week

This week is national Walk to School Week

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A section of the Stannington First School site. Picture by Google.

Stannington First School seventh on a national leaderboard

The Modeshift STARS Platinum Accreditation for Stannington First School was presented earlier this year by Tracy Aitken, a representative from Northumberland County Council.

School on top 10 leaderboard for finding alternatives to cars driving to gates

Pupils from Eastlea Primary School are supporting International Walk to School Month.

Young school wizards share their magical ideas

The Modeshift STARS Platinum Accreditation for Stannington First School was presented earlier this year by Tracy Aitken, a representative from Northumberland County Council.

National second place delight for first school

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Going Green: Walking is good for health and the planet

The Modeshift STARS Platinum Accreditation for Stannington First School was recently presented by Tracy Aitken, a representative from Northumberland County Council.

National top ten delight for first school

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Mary Glindon MP: walking the walk to and from school

Ian Levy MP with pupils from Malvin's Close Academy.

Blyth school pupils take part in Walk to School Week
MP Ian Levy has joined youngsters from a Blyth school on their morning walk to lessons.
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Stannington First School staff and the wider school community have worked together to stress the importance of making sustainable travel the first choice for school journeys.

"Well done to our Stannington superstars!"

Pupils at St Paul's RCVA Primary School in Alnwick with their high visibility snap bands.

Alnwick pupils get hi-vis help for safe journeys to and from school

Staff, students and parents of Northburn Primary School, in Cramlington, with Coun Wayne Daley during Walk to School Week.

Northumberland schools step up for national initiative

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WALKING: A healthier school-run

Out and about with the Rothbury Walking for Health group.

Volunteer leaders are wanted for walk group

WALKING: Pupils step up to challenge

WALKING: Do the school run on foot

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