Pupils from a primary school in Stretford got to learn more about staying safe on Britain’s roads recently, after they took part in a special course as part of Road Safety Week.
Experts from the council, together with the police, visited St. Matthew’s Primary School and taught students from years five and six about the importance of being sensible on the road, and perceiving the speed of moving vehicles.
The children were taken to a section of Chester Road – which is one of the borough’s busiest – and each used specialist tools to measure the speed of passing traffic. In addition, the pupils were shown how to calculate a vehicle’s stopping distance.
According to the Messenger newspaper, John Arnfield, an inspector from Eccles Police Station, said that officers have been conducting an initiative that encourages children to realise just how important road safety is from a practical viewpoint.
Sue Whitehead of Trafford Council said that 64 local schools have agreed to take part in the scheme, which is offered by the council.
Schools commonly introduce courses that teach children in a practical, hands-on way, informing parents on details such as activities and dates using Flyers. Services provided by brochure printers in Altrincham and elsewhere in the Greater Manchester region are often used.
St. Matthew’s Primary School’s family integration officer organised the visit from the council experts and police, and explained that such schemes help to raise youngsters’ awareness of the dangers associated with busy roads.
She added that many children aged around 10 walk to school on their own.
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