Burnage Academy for Boys is joining organisations across the country in marking Road Safety Week, an important national campaign raising awareness of how we can all help to make our roads safer.
Road safety is particularly important for our young people, many of whom travel independently to and from school each day through busy, urban areas. Throughout the week, we will encourage pupils to reflect on their responsibilities as pedestrians, cyclists, passengers and future drivers, helping them develop the awareness and confidence to make safe decisions on the roads. We also encourage those who drive to consider their driving habits to ensure all who travel to and from our school, and those who pass by, can do so in a safe manner.
As part of our involvement in Road Safety Week, we are delighted to be working with AECOM, a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy, alongside Road Safe Friendly and Learn Live, organisations committed to promoting road safety education among young people.
On Thursday 19 November our new student Road Safety Ambassadors will take part in an interactive event with industry professionals. The session will explore road safety, the responsibilities of future drivers and potential career opportunities in engineering, transport and infrastructure. Pupils will also have the opportunity to hear directly from industry experts and ask questions about their work, as well as present their own creative ideas to mark the week.
Our involvement in the Road Safe Friendly programme forms part of our wider commitment to pupils' personal development, wellbeing and safety, both in and beyond school. We want our boys to develop not only the knowledge and skills to succeed academically, but also the confidence and awareness to make responsible decisions in everyday life.
We would also encourage parents and carers to use Road Safety Week as an opportunity to talk to their children about staying safe on the roads, particularly when travelling to and from school. Simple habits, such as using safe crossing points, remaining alert to traffic and avoiding distractions from mobile phones, can make a significant difference.
Road Safety Week is also an opportunity to remind parents and carers to drive safely and considerately around the school, particularly at the start and end of the school day. Please avoid blocking residents’ driveways, stopping in the road to drop off or collect children, or making U-turns on busy roads. These actions can create unnecessary risks for pedestrians and other road users, and we greatly appreciate your cooperation in keeping our pupils, neighbours and wider community safe.
We encourage students to cycle safely, to walk where possible, or to use public transport. Further information about how to get to school is available here.
By working together as a school community, we can help our young people develop safe habits that will stay with them for life.