'Be safe, be seen', is message for children

PUPILS from schools across the county borough will be seen more clearly when walking to schools thanks to a donation of high-visibility vests from a local opticians.
Specsavers in Pontypridd has donated luminous vests to seven schools in the region as part of the store's Be Seen, Be Safe initiative.
Penrhiwceiber Primary, Evan James Primary, Trallwyn Primary, Coed y Lan Primary, Maes y Coed Primary, Trehopkin Primary and Carnetown Primary School were all recipients as part of the scheme.
The initiative forms part of Specsavers' national Drive Safe campaign.
Store director, Paul Molton, said: "We were keen to help increase the safety of children, particularly now that the nights are so dark, and we're delighted that local schools have put our high-visibility vests to such good use by using them for walking bus schemes and class trips."
Mr Makin, Headteacher at Penrhiwceiber Primary School, says: "Our classes often walk down to the local hall, church or park, and the vests will ensure they are seen more clearly when crossing roads, helping to increase their safety."

 

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