A DOWNEND school is helping make the district the best in the country for ‘sustainable travel’.
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has seen its rating under the Modeshift STARS (Sustainable Travel Accreditation and Recognition for Schools) scheme raised from ‘good’ to ‘very good’.
The rating recognises work being done to encourage families to leave the car behind on the school run and walk, cycle or scoot to school.
South Gloucestershire Council is now top of the 78 local authorities across the country registered for the scheme.
St Augustine’s head teacher Mark Hilliam said: “We are incredibly proud of our ‘Very Good’ status.
“The children have been amazing at walking, cycling or scooting to school, alongside all the other Modeshift initiatives we participate in. Great thanks also to Miss Harvey who made this all possible.”
Council cabinet member for climate Louise Harris said: “It’s an honour to be top of the Modeshift STARS league for large local authority areas. It’s an achievement which is down to our fantastic schools and the commitment and engagement of their amazing pupils.”