Getting active to and from school

'I heart my way to school' art competition

In April and May 2025 we called on all budding artists to show us how they are active on the way to school and what makes their trip fun and special.

The 'I heart my way to school' art competition included three categories (infants, primary, high school) and was open to all school students in the Newcastle Local Government Area.

Entrants has the chance to win one of twelve Eckersley's Arts & Craft gift vouchers. Winning entries were announced in June 2025. Click on the button below to see the winners and runners up.

SEE THE WINNING ENTRIES

Ride2School Day

We are committed to improving the safety, convenience and comfort of active transport options for students to and from school. This includes supporting initiatives like Bicycle Network's National Ride2School Day.

Ride2School Day is Australia's biggest celebration of active travel and a day full of fun where students, teachers and parents discover the joy of riding and kick-start healthy habits for the future.

In 2025, we provided primary schools with fruit, treats and more to celebrate students riding, walking, scooting or skating to school as part of Australia's biggest celebration of active travel.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.