Students at a Pinner school have created pavement art aimed at highlighting the dangers of crossing roads while listening to music.

The graphic art students at Nower Hill School, in George V Avenue, have got involved in Harrow Borough Council’s campaign for Road Safety Awareness Week.

The campaign targets teenagers who listen to music through headphones while crossing roads.

The piece is emblazoned with the slogan Dying to Stay Connected.

It is positioned at the entrance to Nower Hill School so that students have to walk over it every day.

Mariana Maksymowych, 16, a Nower Hill student who helped put the art together, said: “This was a great opportunity to raise awareness in a way young people will take notice of.”

George Nagle, assistant headteacher of Nower Hill, said:  “With close on 2,000 students and staff leaving school after 3.15pm every week day the likelihood of an accident is increased dramatically as large numbers cross the road.

“Full of energy, exuberance of youth and a desire to socialize and meet up with friends, distraction will be at a peak.

“The pavement art will focus the attention and generate conversation about road safety, self-awareness and looking out for your mates.

“I cannot think of a better way to raise this profile than using intelligent street art which the students will appreciate and respect. If such a project prevents one accident then it is well worth it.”