Pupils from a County Durham primary school have created eye-catching artwork reminding motorists to drive safely.
Children from Timothy Hackworth Primary School in Shildon have designed the brightly coloured banner encouraging drivers to slow down and be vigilant of pedestrians.
The pupils, from the school’s road safety squad, have worked alongside their teachers and staff from Durham County Council to raise awareness of road safety and active travel among their peers and community as part of a series of activities.
Featuring the school itself as well as the head and deputy head-teachers and school crossing patrol, the banner reflects the pupils’ local community. It also includes several trains to embody Shildon’s local heritage and urges drivers to slow down and save lives.
Cllr Elizabeth Scott, the council’s cabinet member for economy and partnerships, said: “We are really pleased to have been able to engage with some of the younger members of our community on road safety.
“They should be very proud of the finished product and all their hard work.
“Not only have they created a fantastic piece of artwork which encourages drivers to slow down and look out for people crossing the road, they have also learned more about road safety themselves in a fun and engaging way.”
For more information about road safety in County Durham visit www.durham.gov.uk/roadsafety
• Pictured above (from left): Pupils from Timothy Hackworth Primary School alongside Heather Dykes, teacher and road safety squad leader; Zoe Rutherford, midday supervisor; Pauline Crook, the school’s chair of governors; and Jonathan Slee, Durham County Council’s road safety team leader.
