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Prizes presented to local school pupils

Last Friday, October 20th, President Jane presented prizes, given by SI Skipton in Craven, to pupils at Greatwood Primary School, Skipton, for the best posters created on the topic of what makes a good friend. At the start of the Autumn Term 200 “Friends” bookmarks were given to the school by the club along with suggestions for how they could be incorporated into a project on Friendship. One side, which is red, has a list of warning signs and behaviours that suggest that someone wanting to ‘be your friend’ may have a hidden and dangerous agenda. The reverse side, which is green, lists the actions and behaviours a good friend would exhibit such as politeness, encouragement and a willingness to listen. The bookmarks were a result of work done by pupils of Trinity All Saints CE  Primary School, in Bingley, and were developed with the Bingley branch of Soroptimist International (SI). The aim is to safeguard children from unhealthy relationships. Greatwood pupils spent a week focusing on Friendship. They created posters and each year group produced a display. Pictured are the prizewinners from each year group and some of the displays.