The Garda Primary Schools Programme is a comprehensive education programme for 5th class pupils in Primary Schools throughout the country.

The programme consists of a series of presentations given to the school children by their local Gardaí on the role of the Garda, road/cycle Safety, bullying, vandalism, personal safety, drugs, crime prevention and respectful online communication.

The Programme aims to teach children sensible and responsible patterns of behaviour in order that they may:

• Be safer on the roads and at home
• Positively contribute towards Crime Prevention
• Be aware of the the role of An Garda Síochána
• Develop positive attitudes towards An Garda Síochána and its work

We had a visit from our Community Guard Fearghal Harkin last week to talk to our four 5th classes.