Pupil Design Road Sign

A LEIGH school pupil with an interest in road signs has made his mark on the community with a traffic calming design.

 Edward, a year 9 pupil at St Christopher’s School, has designed two ‘slow down’ signs to be installed near the school in Mountdale Gardens.

 This came after the school contacted the council’s highways department via the council’s SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice) Service and asked if he could design a sign.

 Chris Read, highways manager, explained: “I felt moved to achieve something for Edward.

 It was also good timing as we had recently undertaken a trial around the school by getting the original flashing speed signs fitted with solar power.

 “We thought it was an ideal place to put up an additional sign and reinforce the safety message to slow down around the school and that a personal message from a child at the school would help further.

 “Edward designed the artwork, which was kindly produced and installed free of charge by our contractors, Marlborough Highways, as part of their social value programme.”

 Sarah Lobar, teacher at St Christopher’s School, added: “We are thrilled to see Ed’s sign come to life and thank everyone involved in making his dream a reality.

 “Let’s hope it helps make a difference by keeping the roads outside our school safe. Well done, Ed!”

 The St. Christopher School is an academy special school catering for children and young people who have learning disabilities, in particular ASD & ADHD.

 

Picture: Edward with the new sign. Pic SCC

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