The event recognised the dedication and creativity shown by schools and pupils in promoting road safety and encouraging active travel within their communities.
They were met in the council chamber at Endeavour House by Suffolk County Council Chair Councillor Jessica Fleming, who told them: “The role of a Junior Road Safety Officer has never been more important.
“Every month, our officers receive reports of poor parking or speeding near your schools: the work that you do is extremely helpful in raising awareness of these issues and tackling them in your communities.”
The Junior Road Safey Officer (JRSO) scheme has been running for more than 20 years and gives pupils in Years 4 to 6 (ages 9–11) the opportunity to get involved in road safety work at their schools, delivering sessions to peers and taking on initiatives in their wider communities.
The scheme is an effective way both of engaging parents and carers and expanding the reach of the road safety education team.
The awards focus on the work that has gone on in the 61 participating schools over the last 12 months.
There are three levels of award – bronze, silver and gold with 22 schools achieving gold this year.
The event was attended by 90 pupils and 40 staff and there were 21 certificate presentations.
For more details of the scheme go to the Suffolk County Council website.
