Two Nantwich police officers set school pupils a fine example when they joined the teenagers on their outward bound trips.
PCs Matt Stonier and Marc Harley got stuck in to a range of challenges with year 7 students from Malbank and Brine Leas High schools.
They were keen to be involved to help integrate new pupils, encourage new friendship groups and introduce life skills through various activities.
In October, they went to Menai with Brine Leas and last week they visited Culmington Manor with Malbank.
PC Stonier said: “As community officers with strong links to both schools we decided it would be a fantastic idea for us to attend and therefore benefit from key community engagement with young people in such an informal and fun environment.
“We felt both visits were a huge success and certainly something we would look to repeat year on year.
“Such positive interaction with the young people can only be of benefit to the community as a whole.
“We will also look to encourage officers in similar roles throughout Cheshire to consider such opportunities in their own areas.
“We have had such positive feedback from staff, pupils and parents alike and would like to thank both schools for welcoming us and helping to create such fantastic working relationships with both officers.”
Mrs Jackson, Key Stage 3 learning manager at Malbank, said: “Malbank Year 7 students benefited from PC’s Harley and Stonier accompanying them.
“This was the final part of Malbank School’s transition program for students moving from primary to secondary school.
“PCs Harley and Stonier threw themselves into activities and challenges alongside students, joined in playing football, and building positive relationships.
“A brilliant time was had by all students and staff, who are now suitably exhausted!”
Mr Linde, Brine Leas behavioural support team leader, added: “As part of the pastoral team at Brine Leas I feel its important for our students to build positive relationships with members of the community.
“The opportunity for PCs Stonier and Harley to attend Menai was critical in building such relationships and allowed students to feel supported by our local officers in a non-formal atmosphere.
“We hope they return next year and their stay can be extended even longer.”
Mrs Brown, Brine Leas head of year 7, said: “Matt and Marc’s presence on the trip to Menai was invaluable, both to students and staff.
“It’s so important for the students to see the police in an informal environment and for them to have the opportunity to build positive relationship with them.
“They also make excellent raft builders!”
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