Milton Keynes homebuilder helps pupils look on the bright side for walk to school month

Business and Economy
Staff and students of Water Hall Primary School with the hi-vis vests donated by Barratt and David Wilson Homes

Pupils at Water Hall Primary School and Nursery in Milton Keynes recently received a donation of reflective vests from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to help them shine bright whilst on their way to and from school for Walk to School Month in October.

The five star housebuilder gave the school hi-vis vests for its pupils to wear whilst walking, cycling or scooting 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 celebrate the journey to school on foot.

Adele Howson, Deputy Headteacher, said: “We have worked really hard over the last year to achieve our Bronze School Travel Plan.  All of our families are encouraged to make healthy journeys to school, these vests will help towards ensuring their safety as part of this.  Thanks again to Barratt and David Wilson for supporting our pupils.”

Water Hall Primary School and Nursery is located near the homebuilder’s Woburn Downs development on Watling Street and the donation of hi-vis vests is another part of Barratt and 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.

Alison Raine, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Northampton, 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 endeavor to help local school children in their efforts to commute on foot, and the vests 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 Water Hall Primary School during Walk to School Month.”

Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ hi-vis vests have been particularly useful during Walk to School Month, whilst being certain to benefit the pupils in their future journeys to school throughout the winter months.

 

For more information about Woburn Downs visit the website at www.barratthomes.co.uk/new-homes/milton-keynes/h809701-woburn-downs or www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/milton-keynes/h810801-woburn-downs, alternatively call the sales line on 033 3355 8481 or 033 3355 8482.