DPS organizes Special Assembly ‘Traffic Week’

Delhi Public School Indirapuram organized a Special Assembly to celebrate ‘Traffic Awareness Week’ on 27^th November, 2015. Mr. Balbir Singh a representative from Traffic Police, Ghaziabad addressed the students reminding them of the golden traffic rules and urging them to adhere to them for their own safety.

The Assembly commenced with a prayer by the school Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai. In her address to the students she reiterated the importance of traffic rules and exhorted them to obey these as their safety lay in their own hands. In order to create awareness among the younger generation, Mr. Balbirmade a comprehensive presentation on traffic rules.Enumerating the chief causes of road mishaps, he spoke extensively about how conversing on mobile phones, influence of addictive substances, over speeding and reckless driving leads to fatal accidents. He further implored the students passionately to follow simple age old rules like, wearing a helmet and carrying one pillion rider while driving a two wheeler.

Mr. Balbir Singh also spoke on the importance of acquiring a driving license as a pre-requisite for driving any vehicle and explained the significance of various traffic lines like the ‘stop line’, ‘yellow line’ and ‘zebra lines’. He also appealed to the students to be alert citizens and keep a watchful eye on those who flout traffic norms, bringing instances of rash driving immediately to the notice of the traffic police. Mr. Balbir Singh ended his presentation, by administering a pledge to the students, taking a vow to be cautious drivers, conscientious citizens and careful pedestrians.

On this occasion the school choir also presented a exalting soul-stirring hymn ‘I surrender’ invoking the blessings of the Almighty. The Assembly concluded with the National Anthem.

The Assembly was indeed an enriching experience, reinforcing once again the importance of the evergreen traffic rules and ringing a warning bell that neglect of such simple rules can lead to serious consequences.