YOU almost needed sunglasses when nearly 100 students arrived at Eggar’s School wearing their new high-visibility vests.

It was all down to Specsavers’ branch in Alton which has donated more than 350 vests specifically for those students who walk, scoot or cycle to school.

The school was delighted to welcome Sandra Milburn from Specsavers who helped hand out the vests and posed with the students for a photograph.

Eggar’s School marketing manager Di Owen said: “In the cold morning light, it was obvious to see what a difference the vests made – the fluorescent colour definitely helped the students stand out and be seen more quickly.

“And the reflective strips will be useful for increased visibility as the light fades in the late afternoons.”

In expressing “a huge thank you to Specsavers,” for their donation of the vests, Mrs Owen added: “The vests will make a real difference to our students who take an active route to school.

“It has been great to see so many of them wearing their vests.”