Learners from Klopperpark Primary School hosted special guests, Bedfordview SAPS and Volvo Group, on August 24 for the purpose of showcasing the Stop Look Wave campaign.
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The Stop Look Wave is a global campaign that teaches children about the importance of traffic safety.
Volvo Group interns were tasked with organising the day’s events.
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The interns presented the learners with motivational tools that embody the Stop Look Wave campaign.
Learners were urged to stay educated and always strive to excel.
Mirriam Shabalala, a Volvo intern and past learner from Klopperpark Primary School, shared her own experiences with the learners.
“I attended Klopperpark Primary School in 1998, and now work for Volvo,” said Shabalala.
She spoke to the Grade Seven learners about the temptation of drugs and alcohol, urging them to stay away from them when they proceeded to the high school.
She told learners to appreciate and respect their educators.
The talk incorporated an interactive talk with learners. The learners were asked questions about safety and were rewarded with prizes for correct answers.
“It was a wonderful experience, as interns, to interact with the children on topics we are very passionate about.
“We are very proud of what we have achieved at school, and trust that the lessons learned will stay with the learners for the rest of their lives,” said an intern, Naome Chiswo.
A Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchen provided soup and bread for the learners to enjoy while learning about safety.
The interns invited Bedfordview SAPS, EMPD and Childline Gauteng, to add their perspective on safety.
Phakeme Mahlangu from Childline Gauteng explained that Childline is there 24/7 for every child whenever they are in danger.
He gave the learners the free Childline number and assured them no airtime is needed.
EMPD Constable Nthabiseng Nxusa spoke about zebra crossings and displayed to them how to cross a road safely.
She also taught the learners about the colours of traffic lights, and what they mean.
Bedfordview SAPS spokesperson Capt Andre De Jager urged the learners to not walk alone but to rather walk in groups as this helps to avoid abduction.
He said the learners should never play with guns because guns are not toys but dangerous weapons.
De Jager told learners not to take sweets from strangers, as they could be laced with drugs.
He also gave learners the SAPS numbers to call when they are in or around danger.
Ceilan Naidoo, principal of Klopperpark Primary School, said the event was warmly received by teachers, learners and the school governing body.
“Such initiatives consolidate lessons in life skills and life orientation subjects.
“The event was indicative of what can be done when business, government departments and NGOs, work together to engage in a collaborative partnership for a common purpose which in this case is for the good of the child,” said Naidoo.
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