The On the Move initiative has made a positive impact on active school travel in Simcoe Muskoka.
Explore inspiring success stories from local schools below to see the program in action.
Learn how school communities tackled common challenges with innovative solutions.
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Our Stories
Collingwood Elementary Schools
In 2019, the On the Move campaign was introduced in all Simcoe County District School Board elementary schools in Collingwood, providing consistent messaging and reinforcing the benefits of active school travel. Cameron Street Public School proudly flew the ‘On the Move’ flag to promote active school travel.
In 2019 across Collingwood, elementary schools actively participated in International Walk to School Day. To celebrate their walk or wheel, the students of Admiral Collingwood Elementary School received banners, stickers, ribbons and apples providing an opportunity to reinforce positive messaging.
IWalk Day in October 2019 launched the On the Move campaign and the fun characters associated with this campaign.
A ‘Map My Route’ initiative was launched in the fall of 2019. It was shared with all public elementary schools in Collingwood. This new resource was developed to support families in planning routes to and from school. This map is being updated in 2026 to keep active school travel going in Collingwood.
In 2019, the Walking School Bus at Cameron Street Public School in Collingwood ran throughout the school year. Winter added a new element of play on the Walking School Bus. Students created snow structures or paths in the snow while they waited for friends, shared stories on their walk and had fun being outside.
These walkers are students in Senior Kindergarten or Grade 1 from Cameron Street Public School in Collingwood. They enjoyed the social connection as one of the benefits of walking to school.
Active school travel programs support community building. Neighbourhoods are made vibrant by encouraging walking, outdoor play, cycling and other modes of active transport. In 2019 these students from Cameron Street Public School, Collingwood were ‘treated’ with a Halloween Walking School Bus.
Orchard Park Public School
The Orchard Park Public School (P.S.) Bike Rodeo in Orillia on April 30, 2024, marked the finale of the school's second annual Movement Challenge.
Children honed their safe cycling skills with expert guidance from OPP partners, fostering confidence and community engagement. Orchard Park P.S. On The Move Team members also came out to provide support and join in the fun! After the event, a draw was held for three donated bicycles, spreading joy to the lucky student winners.
Mundy's Bay Public School
On June 10, 2024 a Bike Rodeo Event was held at Mundy’s Bay Public School in Midland.
The OPP partners helped students develop confidence through bicycle skill instruction, while members of the Mundy’s Bay On the Move Committee provided education on pedestrian and helmet safety. During the event students had fun participating in an On the Move photo booth. Other activities included parachute games, skipping and On the Move chalk stenciling which were all led by the student leaders group. Approximately 350 students participated and had a fun filled day!
Worsley Elementary School
In 2024 members of the Worsley Elementary School On the Move Committee in Wasaga Beach enjoyed using the On the Move stencils for sidewalk painting to encourage active school travel and make walking to school fun.
