Travel to school

In February this year, there was an accident at the end of the day, as one of our pupils was crossing Sheldrake Drive. Thank goodness everyone was fine. However, it made us reassess... we have now teamed up with Suffolk County Council (Suffolk Road Safe and Active Travel) to address the issue; they are helping us look at what else we can do to ensure it never happens again. It has also made us look at healthier and more sustainable ways we can encourage our children to travel to school. Please tell us about any ideas that you may have which might also help at the start and the end of the day. Thank you for your support.
 

Hands Up Survey February 2026

Ever thought about booking a family safe cycling session?

https://suffolkroadsafe.com/family-cycling-sessions/

We made a video about using the Zebra crossing outside our school.

We have run several walk to school initiatives.

In February, 35 children took part in the Bikeability programme.

We have just appointed 4 Junior Road Safety Officers.

Daily rewards 

Show us what you are doing to promote your own health and safety and come and claim a badge.

WALKING BUS to MINI-BUS
Chantry Academy, who are in the same Trust as us (ALT), have very kindly lent us one of their mini-buses, so that we can pick up a number of our children in the mornings. Thank you.

Last Summer we set up a special course to encourage our children to consider bringing their scooters to school.

Mr Bland ran a scooter session during our Enterprise week.
 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/470450432260960

We ran a competition to design a bookmark that would help the children remember how to cross the road.

These were the winning entries.

Did you know Mr Garwood teaches our Reception children how to ride a Balance Bike?

In the Summer, Mr Bland and Mr Garwood set up a Balance Bike course for our Reception children. We all went out to watch. This Summer, we are making it into a whole school competition (Tour de Gusford).

We made these videos with the children to help, if you were cycling to school.

How to put a chain back on.

How to fix a puncture.

Doctor Bike

https://thewaytogosuffolk.org.uk/children/school-dr-bike

Road Safety Partners

The Fire Brigade and the Police visit school regularly to talk about Road Safety; at the summer fair, as part of the curriculum and in our assemblies. Thank you.

Sustainable Travel

https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/25218276.gusford-primary-school-pupils-test-green-powered-car
The Greenpower project not only developed the pupils' STEM skills but also reinforced the school’s focus on sustainability.

Gusford Primary School is in its second year of the Eco Schools programme and has been awarded the Eco Schools flag in recognition of its environmental work.

The programme aims to empower students to take meaningful action on climate change and sustainability.
 

School Travel updates

We send a Newsletter to Parents every Friday. We try and keep everyone informed of all our road safety and travel initiatives. This is page 1 of our February 6th Gazette.

Agency updates