New virtual road safety education programme features superheroes designed by Shropshire schoolchildren
Road safety-themed superheroes designed by Shropshire school children are featuring in a new online education programme.
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Shropshire Council’s sustainable travel team has launched ‘Our Journey’ – an engaging new virtual road safety education programme for primary schools across the county.
The authority said that it has been designed to empower students with essential safety skills for independent and sustainable travel, the programme combines creativity, technology, and local collaboration to make road safety education more accessible and fun than ever.
Shropshire schoolchildren were invited to design road safety-themed superheroes to feature in the virtual sessions.
Pablo the Puffin was designed by Bobby from Coleham Primary School, while Peggy the Pegasus was designed by Miska from St Lucia's C of E Primary School.
Poppy from The Meadows Primary School designed Super Pelly the Pelican, while Thomas from Wistanstow CE Primary School designed Touca the Traffic Toucan.
Trevor the Tiger was designed by Annabelle from Broseley C of E Primary while Poppy from St Giles’ C of E Primary School designed Terrific Toucan Tony.
The children at Woodside Primary School were all credited for the design of Super Zeb.
The programme, delivered entirely online, covers essential topics such as safe walking practices, scooter safety, and how to recognize and respond to potential hazards on the journey to school.
Kirstie Hurst-Knight, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for children and education, said: “We’re incredibly proud to launch ‘Our Journey’ the virtual road safety education programme that not only teaches children how to stay safe but also encourages them to embrace active and sustainable travel.
“The involvement of students in designing superheroes and working with Emma Lawrence has made the initiative truly unique and meaningful. Together, we’re helping to build safer, greener communities across Shropshire.”
Schools interested in participating in the ‘Our Journey’ programme can find more information and request resources by contacting sustainabletravelplanning@shropshire.gov.uk
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