T’was some weeks before Christmas, when all through the house,

Not a creature was stirring – except Modeshift Mouse.

For Mouse was getting ready for a month to remember,

They always take part in Active Travel December!

The Gift of Active Travel

As we head into a busy and festive time of year, we know many schools are already getting involved in wonderful seasonal activities such as Elf Day, Christmas Jumper Day, or even a Reindeer Dash!

This December, we’re inviting you to add an active travel twist to the fun. Whether your pupils are dressed as elves, reindeer, or proudly wearing their favourite festive jumper, it’s a great opportunity to encourage walking, wheeling, scooting, cycling, or taking the bus, train, or—if the snow falls—maybe even a sledge or skis!

The Active Travel Days of December theme can also be used to link to other activities in the Modeshift STARS scheme to help towards gaining travel plan accreditation. For example you could organise a festive bling your wheels day, hold an active elf breakfast for those who walk or wheel or support a charity with fund raising activities with elf ears, Santa outfit or reindeer antlers as part of the school or workplace journey.

NEW: Active December is now a specific code in STARS = AT6, remember to use this for your accreditation evidence.

You can take part in as many, or as few, activities as you wish, and mix and match them to suit your plans for the month. There’s no set order, just join in however works best for your school community.

Check out our free resources:

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Join in with as many activities as you like, and in any order, and share with us what you see, feel, smell, hear and do to be active, on your Modeshift STARS winter journey! Step into the season of giving – every pledge is a present waiting to be unwrapped! Roll or stroll your way through festive journeys that are healthy, fun, and kind to the planet. How many can you open?

We’d love to see and hear all about your active travel days of December activities so please share them with us on the Team Modeshift social media channels and remember to use the hashtag #ModeshiftActiveTravelDecember