Karana Downs Police get active the kids

Officers from Karana Downs Police station were up early this morning to walk to school with staff, students and parents from Brassall State Primary School.
The event is supported by Ipswich City Council with free coffee and hot chocolate provided.
Police, staff and students ready to embark on the morning walk to school
Two groups of students set off at 8:00am to travel to school.
One group left from Denman Park with a second group leaving from Suttons Park with a great turn out at both locations.
Two Police Officers also travelled with each group and to encourage a healthy lifestyle and interact with the students.
Ipswich Councillor Cheryl Bromage also attended to see the students off from Suttons Park with Deputy Principal Peter Woods leading the way in his “Buzz” outfit.

Students are encouraged develop the knowledge skills and behaviours whilst obeying the road rules and learning the correct behaviours associated with being a pedestrian, cyclist

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Child Protection Week in Ipswich

Ipswich District Crime Prevention Queensland Police Service, and working partners are promoting Child Protection Week across the Ipswich Police District.
As apart of the week’s events, two Symposiums at Fernvale State Primary School and Ipswich USQ give students, service providers, health professionals, and workers in the field of child safety an opportunity for personal development from guests speakers and professionals.
The symposiums are perfect networking platform to share information and address relevant practice issues relating to child protection.
The Ipswich Region Child Protection Week Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Friday September 8 highlighting the importance of child protection in our community.
At the same time we will be recognising the efforts programs, services and achievements that individuals and organisations have accomplished.
The aim is to raise awareness in the Ipswich community to promote the safety and well being of children.
At ground level Ipswich Police and Crime Prevention officers trained in Protective Behaviours deliver presentations

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