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SPECIAL TRIP FOR SWANSEA SCHOOL CHILDREN

More than 100 pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Lon Las in Llansamlet have enjoyed a special day out courtesy of Arriva Trains Wales and the British Transport Police.

The children aged between five and seven years old from Years one and two travelled by train from Swansea to Carmarthen and back.  The children are currently working on a project focussing on “movement” and have already undertaken a traffic survey to understand how many vehicles pass the school gates every day.

During the journey, the children were given an opportunity to learn about railway safety and the dangers of playing on the railway by talking with Inspector Jim Hartson and PCSO Tracey Lucas from the British Transport Police. 

Ruth Hicks, class teacher at the school, said: “The children were very excited about the trip and for many it was their first ever train journey.  As part of the project, the children have been to the local park to study how swings and roundabouts move and shortly we’ll begin a project to build a vehicle out of junk.  The project is lots of fun and the children will have learned a great deal from the experience.”

Julian Viggers, Station Manager for Arriva Trains Wales, said: “We were only too pleased to help the children with their  project.  The railway plays an important role in their community and it’s clear that the children thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Carmarthen by train.”

Inspector Jim Hartson of the British Transport Police, said: “Meeting the children on board the train helps them appreciate that there are some simple rules which need to be understood when travelling by train.  These exercises are an invaluable means of raising awareness of important issues such as ‘stranger danger’, what to do should they get lost and the dangers of playing near railway lines.”

Learn more about railway safety and order educational resources for your school by visiting the Track Off website.