Respect for the local police

By Chelsea Channing
Published May 26, 2015

Students at Western Australia’s Greenwood College have gained more self-confidence and ideals of respect, loyalty and service, thanks to their participation in the Police Rangers. So it’s no wonder the school has kept the program on offer for more than 15 years.

“Our kids, I’ve seen they’ve improved so much, its just phenomenal how they’ve improved, from the time they start..,” ...

This story appeared in the June 2015 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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