Throughout October, students from all year levels will join thousands of primary school children statewide in opting for the pavement and walking, riding or scooting to school.

Younger children are encouraged to walk with their parents and older children on their own (when their parents decide it's safe).

Parents are encouraged to download the free Walk to School app, which allows their children to record their walks to and from school each day. 

Walk to School is particularly relevant at a time when childhood obesity is high and four in five Victorian students are not getting the physical activity they need daily.

Walking to school can help children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day.

The campaign runs for the month of October, with participants encouraged to continue walking to school through the warmer months.