CALEB NICKERSON
SHAWVILLE
June 6, 2019
On Thursday, students from Pontiac High School (PHS)’s media class wrapped up filming for a bus safety training video they’ve been working on since February.
The project originated earlier this year, explained Autobus LaSalle driver and bus safety trainer Deborah-Lynn Beauchamp, when the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) contacted PHS about producing a video on bus safety.
Beauchamp usually travels to schools around the board in the winter giving instructional talks, but foul weather the past two years caused the board to look for other training options.
“We figured, how can we do a video that’s low on costs?” she said. “The school board approached PHS because they have a media group.”
Teacher Jeremy Wouda did the majority of the filming, while students acted out a myriad of scenarios, from bullying and horseplay, to someone being struck by a car. Students explained that they were involved in acting and setting
Beauchamp explained that the scenarios vary depending on the age of the target audience, but they cover the bus safety features and rules of conduct. The students will be able to view their work at the end of June when film is done post-production.
“Today is our last day of filming so I really want it to be about thanking students for all they’ve done,” she said. “The teacher has done a really remarkable job putting this all together.”
