Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 12: On National Safety Day, Lourdes Central School organised a session on the importance of road safety for the students of class VIII on January 11 in the AV room by Geetha D Kulkarni, assistant commissioner of police, traffic sub- division, Mangaluru City.

The session commenced with a prayer song sung by the students of class 8.

At the very outset Rishika S Ballal of class 8A, welcomed the resource person, followed by the introduction of the ACP by Thanvi Shetty of class 8A.

Addressing the students, the resource person stated that the road safety week is being observed from January 11-17 to promote and educate safe driving practices. She gave her valuable inputs on the importance of road safety rules. She said that awareness of the road rules is vital for the safety of all. Safety of every individual is paramount on the road; whether you are riding a bicycle, car etc. It is mandatory that one should wear a helmet, seat belt and abstain from using a mobile phone while driving. She made students repeat the slogan 'I Follow Traffic Rules'.

Geetha D Kulkarni, assistant commissioner of police was felicitated with a shawl and memento by the principal Fr Robert D'Souza.

The session was concluded with a vote of thanks by Pranjal B of class 8 A. The programme was compered by Bhoomika S Anchan of class 8A.