Westpark Primary school pupils take part in Kerbcraft road safety initiative in Nottage, Porthcawl
Pupils at WestparkPrimary School, in Nottage, Porthcawl, have taken part in a road safety project named Kerbcraft. As part of the project, the pupils have learnt how to cross roads safely, and have been given lessons on the green cross code.
The project was organised by Bridgend County Borough Council Road Safety Officer Helena Burke, and has involved Porthcawl Neighbourhood Policing Team PCSO Jacquetta Jones, PCSO Laura Bigmore, and PCSO Leighton Rees, along with parents Joanne Adams, Caroline Stradling and Tanya Harrington.
The latest lesson focused on crossing road junctions safely, and the pupils were encouraged to be aware of traffic, looking right, looking forward, looking left, looking back, and then repeating these checks to ensure the road was clear, and safe to cross. The pupils also showed their road safety awareness by carefully observing drive ways, ensuring they could walk along pavements safely.
Bridgend County Borough Council Road Safety Officer Helena Burke stated “The Kerbcraft programme teaches the pupils how to cross roads safely, and be alert about any possible dangers. It’s very much a partnership approach to road safety, which increases the pupil’s awareness on road safety, through both class room, and practical lessons.”
Westpark Primary School Head Teacher Mr Ian Bird stated “This road safety initiative instils a high level of road safety independence in the pupils, which is much needed with such busy roads. The school is very glad to be part of the Kerbcraft scheme, and the pupils thoroughly enjoy taking part.”
Police Community Support Officer Jacquetta Jones stated “It was great to accompany the pupils during the Kerbcraft road safety programme. They have learned how to cross roads more safely, and some pupils have even passed on road safety advice to their brothers, sisters, and even parents.”
Pupil Robert Burke, aged 6, stated “It’s been fun learning about how to cross roads safely, and today we have learned about crossing at junctions. I will only cross roads when I know it is safe, and will be on the lookout for traffic at all times.”