Road Safety Week at School

It is vital that children of all ages learn proper road safety rules to avoid injuries and fatalities in vehicle and road related accidents.The following guidelines were discussed with the children during the Circle time :

STOP , LOOK AND LISTEN
The key point to communicate to the children is to stop at the the sidewalk before crossing; look to the left and right and listen for oncoming cars. Ensure the road is safe to cross over to the other side.

MEANING OF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT
The children should understand the rules associated with the traffic lights; that it controls vehicle traffic passing through the intersection of two or more roadways by giving a visual indication to drivers when to proceed , slowdown, or stop.

PEDESTRIAN SIGNS
The children were shown a mock street senario and they learnt to identify different signs like the 'Stop', 'School Crossing', 'Railway Crossing', 'Walk' and 'Don't Walk' signs.

HELMET FOR SAFETY

Children were made to understand the importance of wearing a helmet while riding a cycle, skates, and skate boards.It was demonstrated by using a raw egg that represented a person without helmet and prone to head injury.This was reinforced with some picture handouts where the children had fun spotting the 'dos and don'ts'.

BUS SAFETY
Children understood the proper way to board, sit and exit a bus. They were encouraged to stand at the curb and remain there until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door opens.They should board the bus, take their seat, wear the seat belt and remain seated during the ride. A brainstorming session was conducted where the children explained certain norms to be followed while travelling in the bus.

CAR SAFETY
Children should understand that they should get in and out of the car from the side next to the pavement and away from the traffic.They should always wear the seatbelt and never distract the driver.This was also demonstrated by the use of some picture handouts.

TIGHTEN YOUR SEATBELTS

GET , SET .....GO !!!