The annual event aims to promote physical activity as a means of transport that has proven benefits for a child's health and wellbeing.

Teacher David Oxworth said the school aimed to get about 50 pupils riding their bikes to school and the rest of the children to at least walk to school on March 17.

"Last year, we had 47 children ride to school out of a school population of 175. Our school population this year is nearly 200, so it would be great to get at least a quarter of the children riding a bike to school."

Mr Oxworth, a keen rider himself, said riding was becoming more popular with pupils.

Ride2School events manager Mary Akiki said schools registered for the program reported nearly half of their students continued to actively get to school either by riding, walking or by scooter.

"By actively getting to and from school students' daily physical activity increases significantly, which benefits their health and helps reduce the risk of obesity and associated health problems," she said.

Last year, more than 1000 schools registered for the event and 100,000 students enrolled.

Details: www.ride2school.com.au