George Traffic Department celebrates joint winners at Scholar Patrol ...

In the photo above all the learners who participated in the George Scholar Patrol Championship, teachers and judges after a successful day.

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 The George Traffic Department proudly hosted this year’s scholar patrol competition at the George Junior Traffic Training and Road Safety Centre, highlighting the vital importance of child pedestrian safety during Transport Month. The event was marked by spirited competition, with Pacaltsdorp Primary School and Parkdene Primary School both clinching the coveted first prize.

The competition drew participants from six primary schools within the George Municipal area, including the winners, Parkdene and Pacaltsdorp Primary Schools. Heidedal Primary School, New Dawn Park Primary School, Mzoxolo Primary School in Lawaaikamp and Hoekwil Primary School.

The day began with a thorough squad inspection, where judges assessed teams on their uniforms and whistles before teams showcased their skills in a practical test. The fierce competition culminated in a tie, with Pacaltsdorp Primary and Parkdene Primary sharing the title of joint winners. Heidedal Primary School earned the silver medal for second place, while New Dawn Park Primary School secured the bronze.

George Traffic Chief, Janine Wells, Senior Traffic Officer Edwin Felix, Lulamile Lakata and Nina September from the Western Cape Department of Mobility and other officials from George Traffic, formed part of the championship and attended the prize-giving ceremony, celebrating the commitment of students and educators alike.

Medals were awarded by George Traffic Chief Janine Wells and Nina September from the Mobility Department of the Western Cape.

Wells said George Traffic Services in conjunction with the Mobility Department (road safety) wishes to thank all the schools that participated in the annual Scholar Patrol Championship and those who could not attend by contributing to road safety in their respective communities. “We are proud as a Municipality to witness how our young ambassadors showcased their skills and knowledge and added a bit of zest while competing but maintained their professionalism. Well done to all schools,” Wells said.

September, who also formed part of the panel of judges, said the scholar patrol programme, one of the oldest Road Safety Projects, clear aim is road safety for children. She said scholar patrols play a very important role in controlling traffic and safeguarding pedestrians, including learners who travel to and from school almost 200 times per year. “The knowledge of road safety will stay in these children’s minds for the rest of their lives”, September said.

Lakata, said they are part of this championship to support all schools. “The aim of the championship is safety and that is why  everyone in the competition are winners,” he said.

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This year the George Traffic Scholar Patrol Championship at the George Municipality Junior Traffic Training Centre had stiff competition, with two schools, Pacaltsdorp Primary School and Parkdene Primary School winning first prize.

Heidedal Primary School won silver in second place.

New Dawn Park Primary School came in third with bronze.

George Traffic Chief, Janine Wells and Nina September from the Mobility Department, Western Cape, handed medals to the New Dawn Park Primary School scholar patrol team.

Hoekwil Primary School doing their parade and inspection during the competition.

A practical test in progress at the George Scholar Patrol Championship.