St Clement Danes Attends the Livia Awards: A Powerful Message on Road Safety

On 12th November, staff and Head Prefects attended the deeply moving Livia Awards ceremony held at New Scotland Yard. The annual event, which holds a special significance for the school community, honours the Roads and Transport Policing Command of the Metropolitan Police Service for their outstanding investigative work into serious road incidents, as well as their compassionate support for affected families through crucial family liaison work.

The Livia Awards were established in the wake of a tragic incident involving former St Clement Danes pupil Livia Galli-Atkinson. Livia was tragically killed on 12th January 1998, when a driver mounted the pavement and struck her while she was on her way to ballet class. Created in her memory, the Livia Award for Professionalism and Service to Justice celebrates the commitment of police officers dedicated to bringing justice following such devastating events. The first award ceremony was held in 1999 and has continued annually ever since.

This year's ceremony was particularly meaningful as it saw Shayna P, a Year 13 prefect, take the podium. Highlighting the need for a shift in mindset among her peers, she addressed the attendees with these powerful words:

For many young people, driving represents independence, excitement, even a sense of status. But what’s often missed is the responsibility that comes with it, and it’s this that young drivers seem to forget. Many of us think, 'It won’t happen to me,' but the harsh reality is that it can happen to anyone. One careless decision can have life-changing consequences, for ourselves, our passengers, and pedestrians.

Young people often think driving fast or showing off can be 'cool,' but we need to 快猫视频 there’s nothing cool about putting yourself, your friends, or other people in danger. Driving isn’t simply a right or a reward, it’s a responsibility. We need to remember that every choice when driving can affect lives.

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