About this activity

Suitable for all schools and nurseries.

NB: We’re bringing together all the TfL education programmes, including STARS, under one exciting new umbrella programme called TfL Travel for Life. They will be the same great programmes, but with a new name and a new look, easier online process and dedicated support team. STARS for primary schools will be renamed TfL Explorers. STARS for secondary schools will be renamed TfL Pioneers.

Invite local dignitaries to your school to celebrate special events and raise the profile of your TfL Travel for Life  work in the local community. 

You could invite local councillors, the Mayor, an MP or another well known local person or mascot to your travel event(s). Ask them to present awards, launch or judge a competition, start a sponsored walk or officially open a facility, such as newly installed bicycle parking. 

With the support of your school travel working group, contact the local press to ask if they will cover the occasion or send them a press release. Publicise your achievements on your website and school travel notice board, in your newsletter and via social media.

How to evidence your activity

• Involve your borough officer: Share your ideas, agree your objectives and discuss any challenges you face
• Record the feedback from pupils, staff and dignitaries. Take pictures of the dignitary at your event
• Sign in to TfL Travel for Life to add your story. Explain the activity, include copies of any correspondence, press coverage and photos from events