20 mph Sign Competition

The winning entry by Malak Hailbi

Last Wednesday, I attended Chingford Hall Primary School where I was asked to present a prize to the winner of a 20 mph sign competition.   The school’s aim is  to raise awareness in children of the importance in road safety.  The pupils listened to a talk given by Costas Jacovou of the Project Development Team at Waltham Forest Council.  In short, a reduction in speed would hopefully result in a reduction in injury accidents.  This would mean that it would be safer for children to walk to school or use their bicycles instead of getting mum and dad to use their car!

I was pleased to present Malak Halibi, a Year 5 pupil with a prize of a bicycle and helmet which was kindly donated by J B Riney.  As you will see her drawing is eye-catching with a very clear message.  Malak’s drawing will go underneath the 20 mph sign, which will be placed at each entrance to the20 mph zone.  Well done Malak and a big thank you to everybody involved in organising the event!