| In the past few days, pupils from the school have been spotted dodging in and out of traffic at Scott Fyffe on the Kingsway as they attempt to access the central island.
The roundabout has recently been revamped as part of the city’s ambassador route scheme and features plant borders and gravel areas.
The gravel is set to be covered over by a “wave form” feature but is currently proving to be a magnet for pupils who are viewing it as a temporary playground.
One concerned motorist said he watched in disbelief on two separate occasions as groups of pupils put themselves at risk by scrambling on to the roundabout. He said, “I saw a group of about four pupils jumping up on to the new roundabout. They were trampling on the bushes and then jumping back off the roundabout in front of cars. Cars come round at a fair lick and they are certainly endangering themselves.”
Craigiebank councillor John Corrigan said he was horrified at what was happening and called for urgent action from the school and police.
He said, “It is understandable when children see something new they want to experiment on it but it is extremely dangerous and every effort must be made by the school, parents and the police to get this practice stopped.
“I have been on to the acting rector Roy Simon who told me he was grateful for being alerted and will see how he can tackle the problem by letting pupils in the school know they must not do this.
“I have also put out a call for the community police officers and have been in touch with the police control room and asked them as a matter of urgency to make sure there is a police presence at the circle at the time of going to and leaving school.”
A Dundee City Council spokesperson said, “The school does all it can to encourage pupils to act safely and responsibly when near roads. This includes advice at assemblies, in newsletters and in the classroom.” |
