Car Crime Roadshows
The Association organises Car Crime Roadshows, which are a free Crime security check on vehicles and includes the security etching of vehicle windows. The Roadshows are a very important part of our project work in our efforts to reduce Car crime, which accounts for over 50% of all crime reported in the Cynon Valley.
Crucial Crew
Crucial Crew is an event that takes place annually. It aims to make Year 6 children more aware of dangers they may encounter in every day life. Crucial Crew has been taking place in the Cynon Valley for the past 20 years, every Cynon Valley Primary School together with Maesgwyn Special School and Park Lane Special Schools participate in this event. This years event is occurring from June 8th 2009 – June 17th 2009 where in excess of 850 young persons will benefit from the activity.
P.U.P.I.L. 
Pupils Understanding Problems In their Locality
The £4 million PUPIL project (Pupils Understanding Problems In their Locality), led by the Cynon Valley Crime Prevention Association, will provide extra support for over 2,000 youngsters affected by issues such as bullying, substance misuse and anti-social behaviour in order to develop their skills and prepare them for the workplace. It is operational throughout the 6 Unitary Authorities of Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Torfaen and targets children in Comprehensive Schools, Pupil Referral Units and Special Schools. The scheme has the support of each unitary authority and both South Wales and Gwent Police.
The Launch of the PUPIL scheme occurred at the Feel Good Factory at Abercynon on April 21st 2009. Dr Brian Gibbons Welsh Assembly Minister for Social Justice and Local Government attended the event and stated:
"Through this unique scheme young people will be given the opportunity to tackle some of the issues that may be preventing them from progressing while benefiting the wider community
The Official Launch of the PUPIL Scheme. 21.4.09
The Team Building Weekend.
Each September the Pupils have the opportunity to participate in a team building and activity weekend at an outdoor pursuit centre. During September 2008 ninety young people attended a team building weekend at the PGL Boreatton Park Centre in Shropshire. During the weekend the young people embarked on a number of activities including Kayaking, Canoeing, Climbing, Initiative Exercises, and Challenge Courses.
Climbing at PGL Boreatton Park.
Don’t Look Down!!
Weekly Meetings
Each Week the children assisted by a Schools Project Officer a Police Community Support Officer and a Teacher work on a project of their choice Previous projects have included:
Arson and School Security
Discrimination
Peer Pressure
Substance Misuse
Bullying
Anti Social Behaviour
Homelessness
Pupils at Pontypridd High School complete a collection for homeless persons.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED.
Presentation Evening
Each March our annual Presentation Evenings occur. Last Year we are pleased to announce that:
- Ferndale Comprehensive School were the Rhondda School Winners
- Mountain Ash Comprehensive School were the winners of The Cynon Valley Schools and obtained the coveted Chris Fletcher Memorial Shield.
- Ysgol Ty Coch Arbennig were the Taff Ely Winners
The development of the PUPIL scheme will mean that presentation evenings will be held in each participating local authority area.
During this event the children are required to complete a ten minute presentation including a role play about their project work.
Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School
Presentation Evening 2008
Qualifications
Participants are also able to gain the National Open College Network Step Up Qualification for their involvement in the PUPIL scheme.
If you would like more information or would like to participate in the scheme please contact
Mrs Eleanor Jones
Schools Project Manager
(01685) 886915
Home Safe
For the Home Safe scheme please see Services.