由于我们的奥本湾学校在2016年9月开放，很快就显现出需要解决很多与新学校周围交通、行人和自行车安全相关的挑战。去年春天，学校向阿尔伯塔交通部门申请了一笔安全资助金，并在6月份获得了5000加元的补助，用于安全举措和设备。通过与奥本湾社区协会、卡尔加里教育委员会、卡尔加里市警察局、卡尔加里市政府和阿尔伯塔交通部门等社区合作伙伴的合作，我们制定了今年的安全计划。

为了开始一个安全和关心他人的学年，学校参加了阿尔伯塔交通部门的安全周，于9月15日举办了一次安全日。早上，“西蒙安全熊”来到主要人行横道，帮助学生们安全地过马路，无论是步行还是骑自行车。随后是全校集会，学生和教职员工很荣幸地邀请到了奈希市长、议员瑞克·弗雷泽和马蒂斯、贝克两位警官向学生们讲解了“观察，停顿，继续”原则和时刻保持对街道注意的重要性。上午的活动以每个学生都收到一个荧光绿色拉绳背包作为结束，袋子上印着“当目光交汇时，就可以安全过马路”的信息。这些背包是由阿尔伯塔交通部门代表学校赠送的。

只有我们共同努力，我们才能为我们的学校和整个社区创造更安全的街道。感谢大家一直以来的支持。

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As Auburn Bay School opened in September 2016 it became apparent there were many challenges needing to be addressed in connection with traffic, pedestrian and bike safety around our new school. Last Spring the school applied for a Safety Grant from Alberta Transportation and was awarded a $5,000 grant in June with money to go towards safety initiatives and supplies. Working with community partners such as the Auburn Bay Community Association, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary City Police, The City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation, safety initiatives were created for this school year.

To kick off a safe and caring school year, the school participated in Alberta Transportation’s Safety Week by holding a Safety Day on Sept.15. The morning began with a visit from Simon the Safety Bear who stood at the main crosswalk and assisted students in crossing the road safely whether on foot or on a bike. A whole school assembly followed where students and staff were honoured to have Mayor Nenshi, MLA Rick Fraser and Constables Mattice and Baker, speak to the students about “Point, Pause, Proceed” and the importance of paying attention on the street at all times. The morning came to a close with each student receiving a neon green draw string back pack with the message, ““when eyes lock it is safe to walk” printed on it. These were given to the school on behalf of Alberta Transportation.

Working together we can create safer streets for our school and greater community. Thank you to all for your continued support.