Members of the School Council have delivered some important messages today at assemblies about 'Being safe and being seen' when children are out and about. Children have been reminded of the need to be seen to keep us safe and to let other road users know that we are there.
Being seen is very important for our safety. Many serious accidents happen because drivers do not see other road users until it is too late.
School Council Tips
Always wear or carry something bright that will help us to be seen more easily during the day, and at night.
By day...
Wear clothes with bright colours. Fluorescent material is even better as it helps us to really stand out and be seen during the day. This material also helps us to be seen in the evening before it is dark.
By night...
Fluorescent material does not work in the dark! We need to wear something reflective so we can be seen when car headlights are shining towards us. Even a small patch of reflective material can help drivers to see us from very far away.
Things to remember!
FLUORESCENT MATERIAL – is effective outside during daytime because it reacts to the ultra-violet rays in sunlight. I could be a stripe on your jacket, patches on your bag or an armband.
REFLECTIVE MATERIAL – works in the dark because the special surface reflects light (street lights, car headlights etc.)
Pupils, staff and parents are invited to wear bright colours to school on Friday 6th February 2026 on our 'Ditch the Dark' Day!
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