Officers from GMP Wigan and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) visited schools as part of new partnership work for Operation Treacle – the new Hallowe’en and bonfire night initiative.
GMFRS gave a presentation to pupils at St John’s Church of England Primary School in Abram, where pupils learned the ‘stop, drop and roll technique’ and how to use it for sparklers.
Police then gave details about the effects that causing anti-social behaviour and breaking the law could have on youngsters as individuals, their family and the community.
Children also learned all about consequences including what happens if they break the law and what having a criminal record would do for their job prospects.
Positive feedback
Sessions were delivered by PC John Pilling, PC Rachel Heaney and PCSO Maria Hulme, who received positive feedback from pupils and teachers.
This was one of several sessions delivered to different schools throughout the borough with additional work planned at Wigan Youth Zone and Leigh Youth Hub.
PC Heaney said: “PCSO Hulme delivered a talk around her role as a PCSO and nurse within A&E, seeing the number of casualties coming in with burns – which was great at highlighting the potential severity of injuries to the kids.
“We have loved delivering the sessions in schools this week surrounding safety and ASB around bonfire night and Halloween. The children have got involved, been engaged and have asked lots of questions.
“Each presentation was unique and engaging. We value our partnership work with other services and feel that there have been a number of positives to take from the week.”
The team have another session on Thursday, November 30, at St Mary’s Primary in Leigh and are keen to get other schools in the area involved.
