Road Safety
Road Safety Committee 2017
Here at Castletown Girls' School we try our best to be Road Safety Aware. We have two representatives from First to Sixth class on our Road Safety Committee. We meet regularly to discuss ideas and initiatives that will help keep our pupils safe on our roads.
We enjoyed lots of activities for Road Safety Week which ran from Monday October 2nd to Sunday October 8th. More information on Road safety campaigns can be found on the RSA website. www.rsa.ie
We enjoyed lots of activities for Road Safety Week which ran from Monday October 2nd to Sunday October 8th. More information on Road safety campaigns can be found on the RSA website. www.rsa.ie
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Check out our video for Road Safety here. Thanks to all the girls in 4th Class who helped out with the project.
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Our Safe Cross Code Dance!!
Thanks to 5th class for their creative input.
Here are some of our prizewinners from our Road Safety Art Competition. Thank you to Lisa McGrenra from the RSA who provided lovey goody bags as prizes.
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Road Safety Recount by Kodi Myles 6th Class
On the third of October 2017, Lisa from the RSA Ireland came in to talk to us, about how important it is to be a safe pedestrian, cyclist and a safe passenger.
Firstly, Lisa showed us a video of two basketball teams throwing a basketball. We had to count how many passes the white team made. While we were counting, a moonwalking bear was walking in the background. Nobody noticed the bear! It was showing us to never distract the driver as they may not see a child crossing the road.
Then she told us how to be a safe pedestrian. Like to always wear a high-viz jacket especially in Winter. Always cross the road at traffic lights, with a lollipop man or at a zebra crossing. Also never listen to music while walking.
While you are cycling you should always wear a helmet, make sure it rests just above your eyebrow and just under the dent in your head. Don't listen to music while cycling because it distracts you from what you are doing.
Since she couldn't tell us to drive safe, Lisa told us the rules for the car.
1. Don't distract the driver.
2. Don't fight with siblings.
3. Do click and pull your seatbelt.
4. Do remind your parents that your life is more important than a phone call.
Did you know?
If a driver answers a phone call you are four times more likely to crash but if a driver is texting you are 23 times more likely to crash.
Did you know?
It is illegal to use a mobile phone while in the car unless it's hands free.
The 2nd - 9th of October is Road Safety Week but in Castletown Girls’ School it is Road Safety Month!
Remember, everytime you get into a car, to go for a drive near or far, tell everyone for the good of their health, that the sherriff is here -so buckle your belt!
Firstly, Lisa showed us a video of two basketball teams throwing a basketball. We had to count how many passes the white team made. While we were counting, a moonwalking bear was walking in the background. Nobody noticed the bear! It was showing us to never distract the driver as they may not see a child crossing the road.
Then she told us how to be a safe pedestrian. Like to always wear a high-viz jacket especially in Winter. Always cross the road at traffic lights, with a lollipop man or at a zebra crossing. Also never listen to music while walking.
While you are cycling you should always wear a helmet, make sure it rests just above your eyebrow and just under the dent in your head. Don't listen to music while cycling because it distracts you from what you are doing.
Since she couldn't tell us to drive safe, Lisa told us the rules for the car.
1. Don't distract the driver.
2. Don't fight with siblings.
3. Do click and pull your seatbelt.
4. Do remind your parents that your life is more important than a phone call.
Did you know?
If a driver answers a phone call you are four times more likely to crash but if a driver is texting you are 23 times more likely to crash.
Did you know?
It is illegal to use a mobile phone while in the car unless it's hands free.
The 2nd - 9th of October is Road Safety Week but in Castletown Girls’ School it is Road Safety Month!
Remember, everytime you get into a car, to go for a drive near or far, tell everyone for the good of their health, that the sherriff is here -so buckle your belt!
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Interview with Patsy.
Patsy, our Lollipop Man.
Patsy is our school's lollipop man. For the past seven years, hail, rain or snow Patsy has been there to help us to get to school safely. We sat down with him for a quick chat, and to take the opportunity to thank him for his hard work and commitment to our community.
Do you like your job and why?
I love my job, for me the children make it, they are always so respectful. I enjoy meeting and greeting them every morning and evening.
What annoys you the most about working on the roads?
Speed. Some cars drive too fast and don't stop when they are meant to.
What is the worst part of your job?
The weather!!The heavy rain and low sun in the winter can make working conditions difficult.
What is your favourite hobby?
Dundalk Football Club.
What advice would you give to us school children about road safety?
Always cross the road at the zebra crossing with the Lollipop Man and if you are getting out of a car always try and get out the door closest to the footpath.
Do you like your job and why?
I love my job, for me the children make it, they are always so respectful. I enjoy meeting and greeting them every morning and evening.
What annoys you the most about working on the roads?
Speed. Some cars drive too fast and don't stop when they are meant to.
What is the worst part of your job?
The weather!!The heavy rain and low sun in the winter can make working conditions difficult.
What is your favourite hobby?
Dundalk Football Club.
What advice would you give to us school children about road safety?
Always cross the road at the zebra crossing with the Lollipop Man and if you are getting out of a car always try and get out the door closest to the footpath.
