Safe Journey for Schools in Sömmerda County: A Guide for Children and Adults on Ensuring School Safety
The Sömmerda District in Thuringia is gearing up for the new school year, which begins on August 11, with a focus on traffic safety. The district's Traffic Safety Association has taken several steps to ensure a safer environment for the young students.
Evelyn Dahlke, the chairwoman of the Sömmerda District Traffic Safety Association, has secured a moderator for a pre-school traffic education seminar. This seminar, attended by educators from local facilities, aims to equip them with the knowledge to educate children about safe traffic practices.
In addition, the district will mark school routes with banners this year, making them more visible. This initiative, along with the use of pedestrian crossings and sidewalks, is expected to reduce chaos at schools, especially when vehicles are parked in the surrounding streets.
The district's traffic safety recommendations extend beyond the school grounds. Children imitate adult behaviour, so parental behaviour in traffic is crucial for child safety. The association encourages parents not to drive up to schools immediately before bringing their children, helping to reduce traffic congestion and increase safety.
Parents are also asked to be good role models for their children. Those who participate in the "Child on the Road" program receive a pedestrian pass, which not only benefits the children but also their parents. The pass encourages parents to wear bright or reflective clothing to increase visibility and supervise younger children near roads.
The Sömmerda District Traffic Safety Association has also organised five parent evenings this season to further disseminate traffic safety information. They have been working closely with kindergartens to prepare school starters for their school journey.
It is important to note that while general safety recommendations can be found online, specific and authoritative recommendations from the Sömmerda District Traffic Safety Association can be found on their official website or by contacting them directly.
Lastly, 25 kindergartens from the Sömmerda District visited the traffic center as part of the "Child on the Road" program, ensuring that the young students are well-equipped to navigate traffic safely. Despite their training, it is important to remember that children can still react spontaneously and be easily distracted in traffic situations.
As the new school year approaches, the Sömmerda District Traffic Safety Association is committed to ensuring a safer environment for the young students. By following these traffic safety recommendations, parents and children can work together to reduce accidents and ensure a successful start to the school year.
- Evelyn Dahlke, the chairwoman of the Sömmerda District Traffic Safety Association, has arranged a pre-school traffic education seminar, aimed at educators, to promote personal growth and education-and-self-development intra-traffic safety practices.
- In parallel with the district's focus on traffic safety within schools, the Sömmerda District Traffic Safety Association encourages parents to prioritize personal growth and education-and-self-development in their traffic behavior, serving as role models for children and fostering a safer environment for younger students, particularly by participating in the "Child on the Road" program.
