Winter
is almost here. The weather is getting worse and daylight is lasting less and
less time. When we come to school in the morning, it’s dark. When we go home
from school in the afternoon, it’s dark. That’s why you need to Be Bright, Be
Seen.
It’s
part of our uniform to have thick warm winter coats. But did you know…..they
don’t have to be black, navy or dark colours…. In fact … we, your JTA team, are
encouraging you to be bright and be seen!
To
make yourself visible to cars, you can wear fluorescent coats, hats, scarves
and bags to help stand out. These colours stay bright in the darkness and so
will help you stay safe whilst out and about. Reflective
clothing will make you shine so you become visible to drivers in the headlights
and under streetlights at crossing points. Even a small, thin reflective strip
on your coat or bag can help keep you visible at night.
There are 5 other important things we want to remind you to keep you safe:
1. Never walk alone in areas where there are no streetlamps or people – keep to the busy, main roads and areas.
2. Don’t use headphones whilst out walking – you need to stay alert and be able to hear!
3. Keep your valuables, like mobile phones, in a safe place like a pocket – don’t get it out unless you really have to!
4. Walk carefully and sensibly around the streets – leaves can be very slippery at this time of year!
5. Remember to cross at the designated crossings like at traffic lights, and use the Green Cross Code: Stop, Look, Listen, Think.
Here is the specially-written JTA poem you heard in the assembly:
Be
Bright Be Seen
Wear Yellow, Orange, Pink or Green
Fluorescent colours make you stand
out
In the dark evenings, when you’re out
and about.
Reflective materials allow drivers to
see you
When their headlights shine you come
into view
If you need more advice, ask your JTA team
Remember, this Winter - BE BRIGHT AND
BE SEEN!
