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Elementary Students “Walk this Way” for Health and Safety Tips

Community organizations participated including fitness groups, Montco Health Dept., Horsham Township and Horsham Police.

Students practice lunges and other aerobic exercises at one of the fitness stations.
Students practice lunges and other aerobic exercises at one of the fitness stations. (Hatboro-Horsham School District)

Every ten minutes, Hallowell Elementary students “walked this way” to one of twelve educational stations for Walk this Way Day on September 30. Community members at each station taught students safety practices, fitness routines and healthy lifestyle tips.

“Walk this Way Day is a fantastic way for students to learn while having fun outdoors and interacting with the community,” said Steve Glaize, principal of Hallowell Elementary School.

Students in all grade levels participated and rotated through the following stations:

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Stations 1, 7, 10: Fitness and Activity

Community members from local fitness clubs and organizations, including Horsham Athletic Club, coached kids through aerobic exercises and drill sergeant activities.

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Stations 2 and 9: Montgomery County Health Department

Montgomery County Health officials taught students best practices for pedestrian and bike safety.

Stations 3 and 8: Hydration and Nutrition

Students took breaks to drink water and eat apple slices.

Station 4: Army

Members of the United States Armed Forces showed students a hummer and let them try on safety gear.

Stations 5 and 11: Horsham Township

Township workers informed students about their work to keep the streets, sidewalks and trails in good condition to keep the community active.

Stations 6 and 12: Horsham Police Department

The police department brought a police vehicle and bicycle, and talked to students about safety.

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