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Keeping Kids Safe By Daniel SAHYOUN CYBER safety was one of many topics covered by the Police School Liaison Officers at Bulahdelah Central School last week. “Social media is always a big issue that impacts on everyone, especially when over half the world uses Facebook every day,” Senior Constable Stephen Jefferies said. “We spoke to students about the safe use of social media, the importance of safeguarding profile pictures and online bullying.” Through discussions, supported by interactive materials and real life examples, the officers highlighted the need to be cautious online. “Teenagers have an average of 452 friends on Facebook, so if they send out an inappropriate photo, it becomes multiplied to several thousand in a very
short amount of time,” Sn Constable Jefferies said. “We spoke about mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and all the other things that come with the misuse of social media.” For the younger students, Sn Constable David Russell said the focus was on stranger danger. “It’s good to talk to the young ones and let them know who the safe people are and where the safe places are,” he said. “It is great to walk around the school and have many of them come up and talk to you, it helps build positive relationships and break down any barriers which may exist.” Sn Constable Russell said they always encourage young people to wave when they see police in the community. “They will certainly wave back,” he said. The Liaison Officers visits are part of the school’s welfare program and allows the police
q Senior Constables Stephen Jefferies and David Russell talk with Year 10 student Courtneay Harding about a career in the police force.
q Liaison Office Senior Constable Stephen Jefferies talks about stranger danger with BCS students.
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q Mid North Coast School Liaison Officer Senior Constable Stephen Jefferies and Manning Great Lakes School Liaison Officer Senior Constable David Russell with BCS Year 7 students. and staff to work together to support the students. “A good education will get young people a long way
in the future,” Sn Constable Jefferies said. “It’s great to have students ask questions about policing,
so it isn’t just about imparting information, it is also about giving advice.” The School Liaison
By Margie TIERNEY
had just started studying Commercial Art which led her to a career as a photo colourist with Geoffrey Baker Studios in Melbourne ‘’These early works of hers have never before been seen in public, as they are part of a private family collection.” “There are post World War II fashions, similar to the time period as depicted in the movie, ‘The Dressmaker,” Margaret said. There are also works of actual gowns designed and made by Hazel including
wedding and bridesmaids dresses. It’s clear Margaret has inherited her mother’s love of art. Since moving to Tea Gardens with her husband and four children over 20 years ago, Margaret has been actively involved in the town’s creative community. From being a member of the Tea Garden’s Primary School’s Art Show Committee and administrative committee member of the Myall Coast Arts Network for
‘The Dressmaker’ AS we celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, Tea Gardens local Margaret Gooding has found a unique way to remember and honour her Mum. Margaret is staging an exhibition of her Mother’s unique fashion designs dating back to the 1940s and 50s. “The exhibition is a rare treat, as it showcases the original watercolour fashion design paintings by my mother, Hazel Gedye,” Margaret told News Of The Area. Hazel would go on to become an artist, well known for her watercolour landscapes. But back in 1945 she
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three years, Margaret is now one of the Curators of the Raymond Terrace Art Space. “The RT Artspace is run by volunteers, is not-forprofit, and the Raymond Terrace Library provides the venue at 18 Sturgeon Street, behind Best & Less,” Margaret said. The Artspace was also a finalist in the 2015 Australia Day Awards, receiving recognition for its services to the community. The exhibition of Hazel Gedye’s works will be on display at the Art Space until 27 May.
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