Primrose SAPS speaks to Hawk Academy learners (Video)
The safer school programme is a national campaign by SAPS to prevent school-based crimes.
Many children face teenage pregnancy and bullying in schools.
On October 19, Primrose SAPS visited Hawk Academy in Primrose to address these issues which hinder children from focusing on their schoolwork.
Primrose SAPS communications officer Sgt Styles Maome was joined by Sgt Oriel Mabasa from the adopt a cop programme, Pastor Elias Leholo from the Makause Church Forum and Primrose SAPS Victim Empowerment Committee (VEC), Ekhupoleni Mental Health Centre members Pamela Guduza and Sibongile Daba and the Department of Social Development Intake and Field social workers Vicky Dlamini and Sylvia Vermaak.
Ekupoleni’s Pamela started the talk with a topic on teenage pregnancy and said one of the reasons for teenage pregnancy is peer pressure.
“One of the ways to prevent teenage pregnancy is to abstain,” she advised learners.
Pastor Leholo emphasised how the learners should not give in to peer pressure.
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“Where you are today does not have to determine where you going tomorrow. You come to school, you want to change your family’s history. Make your family better by focusing on your schoolwork.”
Maome encouraged the learners to listen more and talk about their concerns.
Social worker Vicky told learners about the services they offer to learners.
“We are your advocates and we are here to fight for your rights, our doors are always open.”
Maome appealed to learners to not participate in criminal activities.
The safer school programme is a national campaign by SAPS to prevent school-based crimes.
Sylvia spoke to the girls about staying away from negative influences.
“Choose your friends wisely, rather be a boring and nerdy friend.”
The principal of the school, Agnes Mkhonto, said the school is grateful for the safer school programme.
“Sgt Moame has always come to our school to help us when we need him,” said Agnes.
The safer school programme seeks to encourage the participation of police officers in promoting safer and orderly school environments.
Schools were encouraged to establish and maintain a safe learning environment.
For more information on the safer schools programme, call Sgt Maome on 011 842 0500.
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