School walking initiative puts pupils on the right path

School walking initiative puts pupils on the right path

A NEW pilot scheme bringing the benefits of walking directly into schools is proving a hit with pupils and staff at a Midlothian secondary school. The Walking Schools programme, developed by Walking Scotland, is being piloted in five schools across Scotland. Lasswade High School has emerged as an early success story, with the initiative already reshaping how pupils and staff view walking and active travel. Over the past year, Walking Scotland De…