Children from Germiston South Primary School were treated to a fun-filled educational morning recently when they were paid a visit by Mr ADT.<\/p>\n
Mr ADT kept the children entertained with magic tricks while delivering important crime awareness messages and safety tips.<\/p>
The show, a complimentary service offered by Fidelity ADT Security to pre-primary and primary schools, is part of a programme aimed at creating crime awareness amongst children in Gauteng.<\/p>\n
Linda Reeder, Fidelity ADT\u2019s community development manager, who attended the show, said, \u201cWhat a delightful morning spent with these beautiful little children.<\/p>
\u201cThey were roaring with laughter as they were learning important lessons about safety in such a fun way.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am sure they are going to teach their parents a few lessons about safety on the road and safety in the home.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had so much fun watching these little ones and I could see that they thoroughly enjoyed the show and they were literally mesmerised as they learnt about such important things.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr ADT included practical safety tips on who to call (SAPS 10111) and how to use a panic button.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe it is important to be proactive and educate our children on the dangers of crime.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is great that Mr ADT was able to educate children on a serious topic but in a fun and entertaining way,\u201d said Reeder.<\/p>\n
The show covers important topics such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Bullying.<\/p>\n \u2022 Home robberies.<\/p>\n \u2022 Keeping our belongings safe.<\/p>\n \u2022 Being alert (paying attention to our surroundings, how to get help\/police\/panic buttons etc).<\/p>\n \u2022 Stranger danger.<\/p>\n \u2022 Respecting our fellow South Africans.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Teach your children what to do in an emergency<\/a><\/p>\n Police aim to educate children about issues affecting them<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mr ADT offered the following tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Make sure children know their full names, address and phone number.<\/p>\n \u2022 Children should practice operating door and window locks at home, and insist they always check who is at the gate or door before opening it.<\/p>\n \u2022 Never to reveal on the phone or at the door that there are no adults at home, but rather say that their parents are too busy to come to the phone or door.<\/p>\n \u2022 Stranger danger \u2013 never to get in a car with someone they don\u2019t know or leave the school grounds unaccompanied.<\/p>\n Other topics were also covered, for instance, what is good touching and bad touching, how to use panic alarm buttons, and the importance of knowing a parent\u2019s contact details and other emergency numbers.<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, in South Africa, there is no escape from conversations about crime,\u201d said Reeder.<\/p>\n \u201cChildren are never too young to be educated and made aware, in a non-threatening manner, of the dangers that exist in our society.<\/p>\n \u201cThey need to be empowered to be able to protect themselves in a dangerous situation.<\/p>\n \u201cDarrin McDowall, Mr ADT, has a fun, friendly way of addressing these pertinent issues.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has found the perfect balance, as the show keeps the children informed and entertained while reinforcing valuable safety tips.\u201d<\/p>\n The Mr ADT shows take place at local schools and are hosted free of charge by Fidelity ADT.<\/p>\n If a teacher or parent is interested in booking a show for their school, they are welcome to email Tshepo Matjeke at tmatjeke.za@fidelity-adt.co.za for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n