Pupils from Glyncorrwg Primary School celebrate their win
Two schools in Neath Port Talbot are under the spotlight this week.
Glyncorrwg Primary School in the Afan Valley has picked up a trophy in a competition for the highest number of pupils who walked to school during International Walk to School Month in October. They reached a massive 83%.
They were closely followed by last year’s winners, Coed Hirwaun Primary in Margam who reached a very respectable 82%.
The road safety team at Neath Port Talbot Council ran the annual competition and over 2000 pupils joined in the campaign to encourage as many pupils as possible to walk to school and try to scoop the top prize.
Every day the numbers walking were recorded and converted to a percentage of the numbers on roll, with the winning school receiving a trophy for their school.
At a ceremony winners and runners up were presented with their awards.
Praising the efforts of pupils, Council Leader, Ali Thomas, said, “I am delighted with the support shown by schools across the county borough.
“An immense amount of pupils took part in such a worthwhile event.
“I would like to congratulate everyone who joined in the campaign for making such a fantastic effort.”
