PUPILS at a primary school in Trull have taken part in a design competition to create a sign to improve speed awareness near a new housing development.

Construction company, Taylor Wimpey asked pupils at Orchard Grove Primary School to design a speed sign that would encourage both visitors and homeowners to keep their driving speed down and ensure the streets on the new Orchard Grove development stay as safe as possible.

The winners each received gift cards as prizes for their submissions and were recently invited to Orchard Grove to see the winning design installed and displayed around the development.

Clare Strange, business manager at Orchard Grove Primary School, said: “We’re thankful to Taylor Wimpey for giving our pupils such an amazing opportunity. The design competition provided our pupils with an incredible opportunity and the chance to think outside the box creatively.

“Our pupils had a fantastic time designing their speed signs and the winners were definitely excited to visit Orchard Grove to watch the installation.”

Emma Smith, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “Our speed sign design competition with Orchard Grove Primary School was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the primary school. We truly enjoyed all the submissions we received and were moved to hear of students' enthusiasm for the competition.

“We hope this activity has sparked a lasting interest in design among the pupils at Orchard Grove Primary and we are proud to have welcomed the winning pupils to our Orchard Grove development to show our appreciation for their hard work.”