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Gallions Housing Association has launched a campaign to educate children about the dangers of waterways and promote water safety.
They are working with Windrush Primary School and Thamesmead and Erith MP, John Austin.
Gallions are reaching out to all primary schools in Thamesmead with posters containing top safety tips and fun booklets, designed to get kids talking and learning about waterways safety.
John Austin, MP, said:
"I am pleased that Gallions Housing Association has taken this initiative. Following the tragic death of one of my constituents earlier this year whilst saving the life of a child, I asked all relevant agencies in Thamesmead to initiate a water safety awareness campaign. I hope that the efforts of Gallions may help prevent a similar tragedy in future".
Carole Warnke, Head Teacher at Windrush, said:
"I am endorsing this campaign because I believe it will go a long way in helping our children observe basic safety guidelines and may one day help save lives".
Gallions’ Environmental Services Manager, Tom Broad, said:
“Thamesmead has over 7km of canals and quite a few lakes. We want everyone to enjoy them; but at the same time be safe. By handing out the booklets and posters to every school in the area, we are hoping that it will get the whole community involved and talking about the subject”.
For more information contact Roger Charles on 020 8320 3671.
