Pupils at West Witney Primary School in Witney recently received a donation of reflective bag tags from David Wilson Homes to help them shine bright whilst on their way to and from school now the darker winter nights are here.

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The five star housebuilder gave the school reflective tags for its pupils to wear whilst walking to and from school, ensuring they can be easily seen on the roads as the darker nights draw in.

With the sun rising later and setting earlier, David Wilson Homes has made this donation to help encourage safe travel and to celebrate the journey to school on foot.

Dan Long, Deputy Headteacher at West Witney Primary School, said: “Our children were thrilled to receive their high-vis bag tags. They understand the importance of keeping themselves safe and were keen to wear them whilst walking home. Thanks to David Wilson Homes for providing them.”

West Witney Primary School is located near the homebuilder’s Kingfisher Meadows development on Burford Road, and the donation of hi-vis bag tags is another part of 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 all year round and the donation follows Walk to School Month and Road Safety Week.

Dominic Harman, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Mercia, 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 walking to school in the darker mornings and evenings.

“We actively support school pupils at this time of year as we endeavour to help 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 West Witney Primary School during the coming months.”

David Wilson Homes’ reflective bag tags will be particularly useful during the winter, whilst being certain to benefit the pupils in their future journeys to school throughout the winter months.