St Anthony’s RC School on 9 October 2007

The reception class at St Anthony’s RC School was treated to a Safety Talk recently. The talk was part of a longstanding tradition of engaging school children of all ages in the area with activities and debates by Leamington South PCSO’s. Stephen NYIRONGO 6163 who stood in for Stephanie HEMMINGS PCSO 6105 delivered this engagement.

The objective of the talk was to use interactive methods of communication to help children to acquire the skills to appreciate the importance of safety both on the roads and in the playground. Road Safety literature and freebies such as balloons and high-visibility stickers were popular and will prove invaluable in maintaining the subject in the minds of the kids for much longer.

The PCSO`S job is a varied one on Saturday 13th October we were called to Fryer Road to help a swan in distress.The swan was sitting in the middle of the road and would not move on at first,after a short while we managed to move the swan on to the path.The local residents had tried to ring the RSPCA but they could only leave messages.A neighbour managed to get a blanket so we placed this over the swans head then picked it up and placed it into a residents garden waiting for the RSPCA to collect it and put it back in to the river after checking the swan over.

The pcso`s have been visiting local schools in the area giving talks on HALLOWEEN and FIREWORK SAFETY to primary and secondary schools.The first part of the talk involved safety while out on Halloween and to make sure they go out with an appropriate adult.We tried to get the point across that they need to behave responsponsible on the night time thinking of elderly residents and also making sure they do not knock on any doors displaying a poster NO TRICK OR TREATERS which have been distributed to local shops and premises in the area.The children were also told that the throwing of eggs at houses was an act of criminal damage and they could be Arested if they took part in any such actions.
The second part of the talk involved FIREWORKS and SAFETY on bonfire night,the children where shocked after hearing some interesting facts involving fireworks.The talks ended with the students at the secondary school being shown some photographs of firework injuries by the deputy head which I believe would make them think about how they handle fireworks in the future.

Things you NEED to know about the law and FIREWORKS.

Penalties

The children from Shrubland School year 6 took a short break from normal lessons to attend Eagle Recreation park for the official opening.New play equipment has been provided by funding obtained from friends of Eagle Rec the park previously was a no go area due to the problems in the park which have now ceased due to the park being used on a much more frequent basis.

The fair came to fords field on Wednesday 3rd October,the fair was a great success after last years problems with youths.The organisers were very pleased with the weather which brought high attendance from the local families and the local youths.The initiative put forward by PCSO Joanne Graham to provide extra high visibility patrolling fords field helped keep the members of the public reassured during their time at the fair.When the fair was taken place the dispersal area was also well patrolled by officers on foot patrol and also mobile patrol.
Their were minor problems with youths drinking alcohol which was soon confiscated and the youths` details taken down with letters being sent to the parents.
Mr Barker commented on how pleased he was with the police presence during the fair and also said he looks forward to coming to Leamington next year if he is going to get this type of support from Warwickshire Police in the future.