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Breaking the Guinness World Record (for number of people walking one kilometre at the same time)
Kent Road Elementary (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
School Division: Winnipeg School Division
Student Population (approximate): 260
Grade Level: N-6
Contact: Diane Zakala, Administrator
Phone Number: 204-669-1228
Email: dzakala@wsd1.org
Health topics:
- Physical activity
- Healthy Eating
Individuals involved:
- 235 students
- 30 staff including the principal, teachers and educational assistants
- Parents, siblings and grandparent
Target group:
- Students
- Staff
- Parents and family members
Factors that contributed to success:
- Administrative support
- Organization by physical education teacher
Details:
- On October 3, 2007 our school joined the Walkolution and broke the existing Guinness Book of Records for the largest number of people walking one kilometre at the same time.
- Students collected pledges to raise funds for the school for physical education equipment.
- Everyone received apple juice following the walk.
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