Pupils learn how to be responsible citizens

The main focus of the day is safety, and is run by a number of agencies including Surrey Police, Elmbridge Borough Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue, St John's Ambulance, EDF Energy and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Elmbridge visited the children from St Lawrence Church of England Junior School, in Church Road, East Molesey, taking part in the variety of workshops on Friday (June 12).

Just under 1,300 youngsters from across the borough in Year 6 (aged between 10 and 11) will take part in a number of different workshops on issues including crime reduction, 999 calls, stranger danger, road safety, fire safety, first aid, water safety and electricity dangers together with sets on how to recycle and the importance of the environment.

Youth affairs officer for Elmbridge PC Jerry Milford said: "I'm hoping the children enjoy Junior Citizen and learn from the experience.

"We want to make them think for themselves and to raise their awareness in a fun and effective way that helps them understand the contribution they can make to preventing crime and increasing their own safety.

"The children are about to move onto secondary school and it presents a great opportunity to educate them about safety issues, especially at a time when they really do need to be aware of how to look after themselves."