Tathra Public School has once again embraced teaching its pupils about staying safe.
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The school has signed up for its third year as part of the Day for Daniel, a national day of action instigated by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation that aims to educate children through child safety and protection initiatives as well as empower them to recognise, react and report if they feel something is not right.
“Kids identify and know the story of Daniel Morcombe and while it is a challenging story we can’t protect them too much as we don’t want kids to be naive,” Tathra School principal Lisa Freedman said.
“It’s just awareness.
“We don’t want them to be frightened, we just want them to be aware.”
Daniel Morcombe was abducted from the side of a road on the Sunshine Coast in 2003 before he was murdered.
Ms Freedman said most of her pupils understand someone picked up Daniel and understand he died.
“We talk to them about being safe and what they can do when they feel unsafe,” she said.
Last year, older pupils were also taught about online safety – cyber bullying and who to include in their online chats.
This is also the second year Merimbula’s Melissa Pouliot has been announced as a NSW South Coast ambassador for Day for Daniel.
She said while the day is not until October 28, more than 10 schools between Batemans Bay and Eden have already registered.
“This year it would be fantastic to have every single school registered,” she said.
“I want to get schools to register early this year, as their calendars get so busy.
“I’m also keen to encourage businesses to get involved.”
Last year, Sapphire Coast Buslines sold merchandise on the day while staff in the Telstra store in Bega dressed up in red.
For more information contact Ms Pouliot on mp@melissapouliot.com or 0427 857 213 or visit www.danielmorcombe.com.au