Pupils in Gowerton Primary School have been crowned Swansea’s junior road safety champions after winning the annual road safety quiz.
The five-strong team of children beat off stiff competition from teams at Hendrefoilan Primary, Clwyd Primary, Pontarddulais Primary and Oystermouth Primary School.
The teams were quizzed on a variety of road safety themed questions and Kevin Johns took on the role of quiz master for the evening.
Swansea Council organises the annual event to kick off the year and test the road safety knowledge of pupils in schools across the city.
John Hague, Cabinet Member for the Environment in Swansea Council, said: “All the teams really enjoyed the event and helped make it a fun and interesting quiz.
“Even though only one team could win, all the schools showed they have a good understanding of road safety issues.
“We have just announced our plans in relation to road safety education in Swansea. It’s vital that we continue to receive funding from the Welsh Assembly so we can carry on with the excellent work our Road Safety Team is doing.”
The Council’s Road Safety Team will get nearly £600,000 for 2010/2011 as part of the Road Safety Grant allocation from WAG.
Part of the funding will be used to run initiatives such as Kerbcraft, Bikesafe and Pass Plus Cymru.
