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School visit by British Transport Police

May 23, 2017
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British Transport Police, based at Bath Spa Railway Station, were welcome visitors for a captivated audience of Years 7 and 8 at Oakfield Academy recently.

PCSO James Lucas and  Sgt Andy Boston showed re-enactment videos to the pupils, highlighting the dangers of playing on and near railway lines.  The pupils listened intently to the important messages that were in the presentation, and were able to ask questions at the end.

Oakfield would like to thank the Transport Police for visiting the school.

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