New Dawn Park Primary School Wins 2025 Scholar Patrol Championship
In the photo: 2025 Scholar Patrol Champions — New Dawn Park Primary School celebrates their victory alongside George Traffic Department officials and representatives from the Western Cape Department of Mobility at the George Junior Traffic Training and Road Safety Centre.
The George Traffic Department, in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Mobility (Road Safety Management), proudly hosted the 2025 Scholar Patrol Championship at the George Junior Traffic Training and Road Safety Centre on Friday, 17 October 2025, as part of Transport Month.
The annual event offers learners participating in the Scholar Patrol Programme an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in road safety. It also highlights the importance of road safety education and the vital role of scholar patrols in safeguarding young pedestrians.
This year’s championship saw enthusiastic participation from several primary schools within the George municipal area, namely Hoekwil Primary School, Conville Primary School, Life Academy Pri-mary School, Heidedal Primary School, MM Mateza Primary School, Mzoxolo Primary School, and Pacaltsdorp Primary School.
After a day of spirited competition, New Dawn Park Primary School emerged as the overall winner, followed by Pacaltsdorp Primary School in second place and Conville Primary School in third.
Delivering the keynote address and officially opening the competition, Cllr Brendon Adams, the MMC for Community Safety and Mobility in George Municipality, commended the learners and educators for their continued commitment to creating safer school environments. “It is encourag-ing to see how our young scholars take ownership of road safety. Their dedication shows that when communities and schools work together, we can save lives,” said Cllr Adams.
The programme featured several speakers. Mr Lulamile Lakata, Assistant Director: Road Safety Management at the Western Cape Department of Mobility, welcomed the guests, while his col-league Ms Sewela Makgalo, Assistant Director, provided an overview of the project. Mr Fraklin Lamini, Coordinator: Safe Schools, addressed learners on the importance of discipline, teamwork, and safety awareness.
Following the speeches, teams participated in a practical assessment where judges evaluated squad discipline, signalling accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to road safety protocols. After an impressive display of skill and precision, New Dawn Park Primary was declared the 2025 champion.
Officials from the George Traffic Department and the Western Cape Department of Mobility jointly awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals to the winning schools. All other participating schools re-ceived certificates of appreciation for their dedication and contribution to road safety in their communities.
Mr Eddie Felix, a Traffic Officer responsible for Road Safety at the George Traffic Department, ex-pressed pride in the success of the event: “The Scholar Patrol Programme remains one of the most impactful youth road safety initiatives. We thank all schools for their participation and dedication. New Dawn Park Primary demonstrated great teamwork and discipline — qualities that make them true road safety ambassadors.”
Ms Sewela Makgalo from the Department of Mobility echoed this sentiment, noting that the Scholar Patrol Programme remains a cornerstone of child pedestrian safety in the province. “The knowledge and habits learned through this programme stay with children for life and contribute to safer communities,” she said.
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