BERKSHIRE HOMEBUILDER HELPS PUPILS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE FOR WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH

Pupils at St Joseph’s Primary School in Newbury recently received a donation of reflective vests from David Wilson Homes to help them shine bright for Walk to School Month in October.

The five star housebuilder gave the school 35 high vis vests for its pupils to wear whilst walking to and from school, ensuring they can be easily seen on the roads as the darker nights draw in.

Walk to School Month runs for the duration of October each year and encourages pupils to embrace the walk to and from school.

Kelly Bosher, Headteacher at St Joseph’s Primary School, said: “Lots of our young pupils walk the journey to and from school and their safety whilst doing this is incredibly important to us.

“That’s why we’re incredibly grateful to David Wilson Homes for its donation of high vis vests. We were thrilled to accept the vests and our pupils will be using them throughout October and in the future.”

St Joseph’s Primary School is located near the homebuilder’s Newbury Racecourse, Cherry Blossom Meadow and Donnington Heights developments, and the donation of high vis vests is another part of David Wilson Homes’ outreach to the local community.

In what’s been a challenging time for schools across the country as a result of the pandemic, the leading developer is as committed as ever to providing support during Walk to School Month and beyond.

Campbell Gregg, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said: “We want to ensure the pupils in the local communities remain visible now the darker nights are here and our donation has hopefully still encouraged them to safely practice Walk to School Month.

“This is a campaign we actively support each year as we endeavour to help local school children in their efforts to commute on foot, and the bag tags have proven to be both effective and practical.
“As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s even more important for us to support the local schools in and around the communities we build, so we’re thrilled to have had the chance to support St Joseph’s Primary School during Walk to School Month.”

David Wilson Homes’ high vis vests have proven to be particularly useful during Walk to School Month and beyond, with their features set to benefit pupils in their future journeys to school throughout the winter months.