Habib Rehman

 THE WOW FACTOR AT BRECKON HILL SCHOOL

Councillor Habib Rehman and Councillor Charles Rooney join Head teacher of Breckon Hill Primary School, Cherry Diemoz when they welcome to school the first pupils to take part in the WOW scheme. 

Middlesbrough school pupils are about to be WOWed by a new walking scheme. 

Walk Once a Week (WOW) is an innovative scheme being launched by Middlesbrough Council’s Road Safety Team that encourages and rewards pupils who walk at least once a week. 

Jackie Robson, principal road safety officer said: "Middlesbrough Council has always supported Walk to School Week and while we were pleased to see the numbers of pupils walking increase during the week-long campaign, they gradually tailed-off once the campaign was over.  

“The new WOW scheme will run all year long and will hopefully encourage pupils to walk more regularly.  

All schools taking part in WOW will be provided with posters and wall charts as well as stickers designated bronze for 10 walks, silver for 20 walks and gold for 35 walks.

First Posted: 07/10/2008