Road safety is an issue of prime
concern to all. Be it a pedestrian, rickshaw puller or any other
vehicle driver, anyone can fall prey to the mishaps on roads. The global status
report on road safety estimates that more than 2,31,000 people are killed in road
traffic crashes in India every year, which is more than the number of deaths
caused due to deadly diseases.
Maps made an attempt to create
awareness by sensitizing students towards the importance of safety while
driving and walking on the roads by celebrating road safety day.
Numerous activities were conducted
in the school on the topic road safety
Class 1: A colouring activity was organised for the students of
class 1 where in they had to colour the picture of traffic light and understand
the significance of each light. The teachers discussed the issues of rash
driving, road rage with special mention about minor driving. The activity
inspired students to act responsibly on the road and make Indian roads the
safest in the world.
Class 2: A Traffic awareness activity was held in school premises
by the students of grade 2. They enthusiastically observed and participated in
the activity which focused attention on the importance of observing traffic
rules in order to prevent accidents on road. The classes incorporated the
display of safe traffic rules. Poster highlighting the observance of traffic
rules were displayed at strategic points to draw attention of the students
towards 'Road Safety.
Class 3: To inculcate the seriousness of the above topic students of
class third a wrote beautiful acrostic poems on the theme 'Road Safety'. They
were also made aware about the consequences of not following the road safety
rules . Students were encouraged to share any one measure through which they
can spread the message of road safety around them.
Class 4: Students of Class 4 showed their responsible attitude by
writing Road Safety Rules and depicting them with beautiful pictures.
This activity helped them in
learning about various rules which everyone should follow to be safe on roads.
These rules not only ensure one's own safety but also the safety of other
commuters on the road.
Class 5: To spread an awareness about the school safety rules, Class
V students made posters on rules of road safety and provided an insight into
the various road safety rules that can help an individual to have safe travel
on the road.
Class 12: Class 12th conducted the morning assembly on the theme road
safety to make the students understand the need to follow safety rules. A short
video was shown to awaken the young generation from their slumbers about harm
they are causing to themselves and others by not following the rules. Students
understood the fatal consequences of using mobile phones while driving a
vehicle.