Pupils at St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School in Penrith have received a donation of 35 hi-vis vests from a housebuilder as part of its Bright Journeys campaign.
Barratt Homes, which is building new homes in Penrith at Carleton Chase, has donated the equipment to help pupils stay safe and visible on their journeys to and from school.
Bright Journeys will provide up to 2,000 pupils across the country with equipment to help them shine bright on their commutes throughout the school year.
Rebecca Davies, Headteacher at St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School, said: “We would like to thank Barratt Homes for thinking of our school community. These vests will help our pupils stay visible and safe, while supporting the healthy and active journeys to school that we encourage at St Catherine's."
Bright Journeys aims to encourage safer, more confident and active travel to school, while helping children develop positive habits that can benefit their health, wellbeing and independence.
Rhys Nicholson, Managing Director at Barratt Homes Manchester, said: “Through Bright Journeys, we are helping local children stay safe and visible, while encouraging active and sustainable travel and raising awareness of road safety.
“We hope the hi-vis vests provide pupils at St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School and their parents with extra confidence during the school run, particularly throughout the winter months.”
The campaign forms part of Barratt Homes' ongoing commitment to supporting the communities surrounding its developments and investing in initiatives that have a positive impact on local families.
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