24 April 2012

Safety Town

One of the topics that Victoria has been looking at at school has been Transport.  And all the various types.  To fit in with this theme we had a school trip yesterday and went to Pak Fuk Road Safey Town.  It's an area that has been set up to encourage children to learn about road safety from both a pedestrian and a driver's point of view.  It's very well done and the children had a fantastic time. 

It began with a chat from a policeman - a real one Victoria said.  He was very good with the children explaining what's the best and safe way to cross roads.  And then started to discuss what he had on his belt - pepper spray, bullets, a baton (he showed them how to make it big) and of course the handcuffs.  The handcuffs were the hit - maybe if they'd been abit older the other stuff would have been deemed cool but for the most part it went over their heads.  Which was probably a good thing!!

Then it was out to put it all into practice. There were 2 groups - the walkers who had to cross the road correctly using all the things they had in place and the riders. The traffic lights and the red/green man actually worked - added to the authenticity of it all. 


Using the underground walking subway

Waiting for the bus - there is no bus inside the area but loved how they all lined up and waiting patiently

Crossing the road while a little boy had to wait for the coast to become clear

It's a green man

Now they're the drivers....

Listening to the final instructions.  This is Victoria's Barn Owl class.

Love this shot - drivers, people crossing the road and of course the tall buildings!

Checking it's safe to turn....

Photo with the Policeman and with her friend Toby (he's the one holding her hand)