A*Stars Blog

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Welcome to your A*STARS newsletter! In this edition we’re celebrating the incredible work of the A*STARS programme alongside our schools, in championing active travel, improving road safety and making school journeys more sustainable. A*STARS continues to make a real difference—helping children travel more actively, safely and sustainably, and supporting healthier, greener communities across Walsall.

Nature Explorer Challenge- 15 Things To Do in Walsall

03rd February, 2026

A*STARS in partnership with Public Health, is excited to launch a brand new initiative designed to inspire children to get outdoors, get active, and connect with their local environment. We’re delighted to invite all primary schools across the Walsall borough to take part in the Nature Explorer Challenge: 15 Things To Do in Walsall.

2025 A*STARS Sheriff Training event

01st October, 2025

🌟 Pupils from across the borough stepped up at our A*STARS Training Event – inspiring safer, healthier journeys to school.

Get Involved in Walk to School Month!

01st October, 2025

Walk to School Month is coming!
Schools across Walsall are invited to join this year’s campaign, running from 1st – 24th October! Let’s get moving for healthier, greener, and safer journeys to school.

Road Safety in the Driver's Seat!

01st October, 2025

College students from Walsall College got hands-on with a driving simulator this week to learn about the importance of road safety, hazard awareness, and the impact of distractions behind the wheel. A fun and eye-opening way to prepare for real-world driving!

2024 A*STARS Quiz Winners!

10th June, 2025

The annual Active Sustainable Travel and Road Safety (A*STARS) quiz saw students from across the borough come together for a friendly inter-school competition, showcasing their knowledge and skills learned throughout the year. Pupils from years 4 and 5 competed, each representing their schools with the hope of winning the coveted A*STARS inter-schools’ trophy. This year's event was held at

Newsletter

2024 A*STARS Newsletter- Spring

05th January, 2025

Welcome to our 1st newsletter. Keeping you up to date on everything that is happening across the A*STARS Programme. We are looking forward to sharing hot topics,training opportunities and good news stories.

Over 100 children from 25 schools trained as sheriffs

25th September, 2024

Over 100 children from 25 schools trained as sheriffs

2014 New Sheriff Training

23rd September, 2024

To help set you up for the coming year, you are all invited to attend Sheriff training on Tuesday 23 September at the Forest Arts Centre, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AG.

International Walk To School Month

10th February, 2023

A*STARS schools will be encouraging children to walk or scoot to school next week (Monday 21 - 25 October) to celebrate International Walk To School Month