Pupils at Chuter Ede Primary school in Fernwood recently received a donation of high-vis vests from David Wilson Homes to help them shine bright for Walk to School Month in October.

The five star housebuilder gave the school 35 vests 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.

Walk to School Month runs for the duration of October each year and encourages pupils to celebrate the journey to school on foot.

Rachel Revill, Head of School at Chuter Ede Primary School, said: “We were thrilled to accept the donation of high-vis vests from David Wilson Homes and our pupils will look forward to using them throughout October and in the future.

“We’re pleased that these vests will keep our pupils save and will also encourage them to walk to school.

Chuter Ede Primary School is located close to the homebuilder’s Fernwood Village development on Phoenix Lane and the donation of hi-vis vests 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 during Walk to School Month and beyond.

Rachael Harrison, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, 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 Walk to School Month.

“This is a campaign we actively support each year as we endeavour to help local school children in 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 Chuter Ede Primary School during Walk to School Month.”

David Wilson Homes’ hi-vis vests have been particularly useful during Walk to School Month, whilst being certain to benefit the pupils in their future journeys to school throughout the upcoming winter months.

For more information about Fernwood Village, call 033 3355 8483 or visit www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/dev000629-fernwood-village/