Specsavers Malton handed out 50 hi-vis vests to pupils at Thornton Dale Primary School during a fireworks display earlier this month.
While distributing vests, the optics team spent time talking with parents and children about the importance of firework safety, such as staying away from bonfires to protect your eyes, wearing earplugs, how to handle sparklers, and always obeying adults. I did. director.
Specsavers Malton is proud to offer these bright vests to help keep students safe and on their way to and from school, especially as the days get darker and Road Safety Week (November 17th to 23rd) takes place. The aim is to make students visible to drivers. this month.
Thornton Dale Primary School teacher Alice Lishman said: “We are extremely grateful to the team at Specsavers Malton for generously providing our students with high visibility vests which will be invaluable as the nights get darker. “I'm working on it,” he said.
“Parents and children alike were overjoyed to receive it. It couldn't have come at a better time with the fireworks festival going on. The vest not only increases children's visibility during the event, but It was a much safer and more memorable experience. But they also helped reinforce the important fireworks safety tips the team shared and helped kids understand why it's important to be visible. We were able to give everyone a sense of security.
“The vests will continue to be used throughout the school year, whether on village walks or on school trips, ensuring students are supervised and safe at all times.”
Specsavers Malton assistant manager Rachel Payens said: “We were delighted to support Thornton Dale Primary School's fantastic fireworks display and thank them for letting us take part in such a fantastic evening.”
“It was great to talk to parents about fireworks and the importance of road safety, especially at this time of year when the days get shorter and darker. I hope this helps you stand out.'' This winter, I will be going to and from school. ”
For more information about vision tests and eye health and hearing care services, including OCT scans, available at Specsavers Malton, visit https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/malton or call 01653 please. 692 784.
