A Road Safety Awareness Day was organised at our school by the Health and Safety Teachers together with the Civil Protection Department, Police Force and Transport Malta.

The year 6 students s walked to school from Kastell Zamitello, escorted by road Police and marshalls.

Prior to this event the students were given a map of the Mgarr and they had to plan a safe route to walk to school taking into consideration any safety precautions that are to be taken.

The year 4 to year 6 students had several workshops. Above students can be seen on a bus for talks held by Transport Malta personnel. The talks were about passenger safety on a bus.

A fire engine was brought to school by the Civil Protection Department and demonstrations were held for students in the school yard.

The Police Forces held interesting talks for students about road safety and the use of the emergency number 112 (which must always be used responsibly!)

Students were also given a quiz, using tablets, about road safety and how one should behave him/herself on the road.

Finally the students had another workshop about road safety and what one can do in the event of a bicycle accident. This incident was simulated and students were given a demonstration about First Aid and assistance that can be given.

Credits to Ms Jacquline Abela, Health and Safety Teacher, Ms Joanne Galea and  Ms Therese Rodgers for the photos, Ms Laura Schembri, Digital Literacy Teacher, the Senior Management Team for coordinating the event and to the volunteers who made this event a success 🙂