Safe Routes to School
Enter Data for The Golden Boot Challenge 2009
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Pupils across Surrey welcomed Freddy the Fox to last year's Golden Boot Challenge when he visited them to help choose green ways of travelling to school.
"It's fun and you get to meet and talk to your friends. It also keeps you fit and helps the environment."
(Fred, aged 8, Ewell)
(Fred, aged 8, Ewell)
"You can walk, cycle or use your scooter and that helps to keep you fit. I like using my bike best of all because I can practise cycling on the way to school."
(Jasmin, aged 7, Reigate)
(Jasmin, aged 7, Reigate)
First launched in 2002, the Golden Boot Challenge is part of Surrey County Council's Safe Routes to Schools initiative and this year's campaign is the biggest and the best yet. Pupils score points when they:
Walk
Cycle
Car Share Or Park 'n' Stride
Scoot or skateboard 
Use The Bus, Train or Taxi ...
To Win The Golden Boot Trophy!Over the four-week campaign, the class in each school with the most points wins the coveted Golden Boot trophy. We collect the resources and, during June, use them make a detailed analysis of all the modes of transport used, with the results sent back to schools before the end of term.
"Walking gives you lots of energy and it is fun being with your friends. I like writing about my journey in my walking bus diary."
(Romilly, aged 6, Hinchley Wood)
(Romilly, aged 6, Hinchley Wood)
"Walking helps you to get fit, gives you more energy and it is better for the environment. It is also good to meet up with your friends on the way to school."
(Sebastian, aged 11, Caterham)
(Sebastian, aged 11, Caterham)
Many schools add their own special events and classroom activities to add to the fun!