SCHOOLCHILDREN have been taught about staying safe on the roads and the dangers of fireworks all in one day.
Pupils in Year 13 from Paulet High School, in Violet Way, Stapenhill, were visited by Lichfield Advanced Motorists, Staffordshire Road Safety and Michelin to learn about the importance of driving safely.
With Bonfire Night fast approaching, those in Year Seven were taught about dealing with fireworks by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue.
Head teacher Ian McArthur felt that both topics were vital to the safety of pupils. He told the Mail: “Paulet is a school always looking for opportunities to teach our young people ‘beyond the classroom’ and these two events are proof of that.
“The importance of teaching our young people about firework safety and safer driving awareness cannot be overstated.
“We may well only have our pupils and students for six and a half hours per day but, when not in school, they remain our students and part of our community.
“It is vitally important that, in partnership with our parents, we educate them to help keep them safe during their life beyond our gates.”
The talk on staying safe on Bonfire Night was part of Operation Good Guy which is aiming to keep people safe on the anniversary of Guy Fawkes’ infamous attempt to blow up parliament.
Rebecca Gill, from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Many young people don’t realise the dangers that fooling around with fireworks can exhibit.
“A sparkler burns at a temperature more than 15 times the boiling point of water and three sparklers burning together can generate the same heat as a blowtorch.”
