Kian appeals to motorists to slow down around Hillhead Primary

Date:

Wednesday, 25 April, 2018

Pupils at Hillhead Primary School have unveiled a banner urging parents and carers to watch their speed when dropping off and picking up outside the school.

Designed by Primary 6 pupil Kian Docherty, the banner is bound to catch the attention of passing motorists with the strap line ‘Don’t be daft, Don’t drive fast’.

Vehicles driving at speed in the vicinity of the school is a growing concern for pupils, teachers and parents alike, as well as issues with inconsiderate parking, drivers stopping on the zig-zags and blocking access for those walking to school.

To raise awareness of the problem, the school worked with the Council’s Community Safety team to run a poster competition among pupils. Kian’s winning poster design now features on a ten foot banner on the railings at the front of the school.

Kian said, “I have seen lots of cars driving very fast outside the school where there are a lot of young children around and if cars are going too fast this could cause children to be hurt or worse. I hope my design will help drivers slow down and take their time making Hillhead roads safer for all the children.”

Councillor Susan Murray, Vice Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee said, “Unfortunately some parents and carers put children at risk by driving too fast and parking dangerously around our schools. Not surprisingly many of our children are extremely concerned about this growing problem and are working with us to encourage motorists to be more considerate outside our schools and nurseries.

“I am sure Kian’s eye-catching banner will grab the attention of drivers picking up and dropping off at Hillhead Primary and that the access to the school is a much safer place for pupils as a result.”