Pupils get a chance to become radio stars for a day

PUPILS from two Warrington schools are among those from across Cheshire given the chance to be radio stars for a day.
The youngsters have recorded their own adverts to highlight important safety messages.
It’s part of a competition launched by Police and Crime Commissioner, David Keane and Cheshire Crimebeat to help young people spread the word to their peers about staying safe online and on the street.
Bridgewater High School and Bradshaw Primary School, Warrington, are among ll schools through to the final stages of the competition.
The adverts are focused on the dangers young people face when using the internet and social media, what young people come across when they’re out and about and how they can say “no”.
The pupils went to Cheshire Fire and Rescue’s education centre, Safety Central, at Lymm, to professionally record their adverts.
Mr Keane said: “We’ve had a fantastic response to this competition with more than 50 schools applying to take part.
“It has encouraged pupils to think about online and street safety and create their own content that can be easily understood by their peers and will hopefully make a difference to the way young people behave in potentially dangerous situations.
“I look forward to hearing all the adverts the finalists have produced and presenting an award to the winners of the competition.”
Mark Watson, Cheshire Crimebeat co-ordinator, added: “I’ve been very impressed by the thoroughness of the research and understanding of the topics being discussed. What makes this project so very special is that the ‘message’ is conveyed in ‘young people’s language’.
“I heard many effective and memorable messages today, delivered in a variety of styles from young people from all over Cheshire, using their own voices to get punchy messages across in a very modern style. They all did a fantastic job.”
Cheshire residents will soon have the chance to vote for their favourite safety advert on social media as part of the final judging round of the competition.
Following this, first, second, third and special category winners will be commended at a presentation event in June with the overall winner receiving a golden disc trophy from the commissioner.