Primary and Junior school pupils from across South Wales have been very busy in helping to raise awareness about internet safety.
As part of Safer Internet Day 2012 a poster competition was launched by the Public Protection Department. It was targeted at pupils aged 11 and under. The overall winning poster was designed by Joel Screen, aged 7, from Morriston Primary School in Swansea.
Joel’s poster featured the message ‘never share your address details online’. It got the judges’ attention with some brilliant colouring, clear messaging, and a very nasty green monster.
Other winners included a large pull out poster by Caira Rossiter, aged 11 from Tai Education Centre in Rhondda Cynon Taff, and a colourful poster by Ton Pentre Junior School Year 6 pupil, Lilly Lewis.
Detective Chief Inspector Sue Hurley and the judging panel had a very tough time picking the winner from the hundreds of entries received.
Sue Hurley said “The competition has generated a record -breaking response and it has helped us to engage with the pupils of South Wales and share important internet safety messages. This type of initiative is so important in raising awareness about the need to keep safe online.”
Each school that took part in the poster competition will be issued with a well deserved certificate in recognition of their support to Safer Internet Day.
Joel, Caira and Lilly will be awarded with winner certificates along with a VIP visit to police HQ. Their posters will also be made into large banners. The overall winner Joel will receive a police Lego set.
For further information on keeping safe online please visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk
