PUPILS at Cheriton Bishop Primary School will be standing out from the crowd on their way to school. The school's walking bus is being given new fluorescent jackets and waistcoats as their current ones have become worn out after being used every day, morning and evening, for the past six years. Devon County Council has made a contribution of £250 for the adults and children to have new high visibility clothing, thanks to its Mid Devon County Committee, which now has budgets to help support local community groups or projects. Devon County Council's executive member for the environment, Margaret Rogers, said: 'Staff, pupils and parents at Cheriton Bishop Primary School have shown huge commitment to help to improve children's health with regular exercise and to increase their awareness of road safety. 'Their efforts have also contributed greatly to helping the environment, reducing vehicle congestion and emissions at the school gate. The walking bus sets a splendid example to other schools.' Councillor Nick Way said: 'I'm happy to support such a worthwhile project, which was one of the first walking buses in the county when it was set up. Road safety is a key priority at Devon County Council, especially for children.' The Cheriton Bishop children walk to school with volunteer parents along a country lane to and from the Old Thatch car park. Sue Leyman, headteacher at Cheriton Bishop Primary, said: 'We're really proud of our achievements at the school. The walking bus has run successfully over the past six years because it's been a real partnership between ourselves, parents and the county council. Our parents are out in all weathers and these new jackets are a nice way to say thank you.'