Const Stephens, Sen Const Pritchard and Const Charlie with Maisie, Cooper, Isabella and Breeanna Reid.
Edward Public School enlisted the help of Murray River Police District officers to spread an important message to its school community last week.
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Senior Constable Paul Pritchard and Constable Nathan Stephens joined the school for its National Walk Safely to School initiative on Friday.
Also making an appearance was Constable Charlie the penguin, who was a hit with the children.
National Walk Safely to School Day has multiple aims.
Not only is it aimed at safety when sharing the roads with motorists, it also encourages an active lifestyle.
“This great initiative encourages primary school children to walk and commute safely to school, whilst also promoting important road safety awareness, better health and wellbeing habits, and safe pedestrian behaviour,” the school said.
The officers spoke with students and their families, and even assisted a few across the school’s dedicated crossing on Butler St.
This year was the 25th annual National Walk Safely to School Day.
The initiative is championed by the Pedestrian Council Australia with support from multiple agencies.
Shaylee Price, Meg Meharry and Violet McMahon with Constable Charlie and Sen Const Pritchard.
Senior Constable Paul Pitchard and Constable Charlie with Kyison and Kylirah Murray.
Kayden Halse with Constable Charlie and Constable Nathan Stephens.
Zavier Graham with Const Charlie.
Karter Arnold with Const Stephens and Const Charlie.
Levi Montgomery was pleased to be greeted by Const Stephens and Const Charlie.
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