School beat: Bruce and Denise Morcombe are joined by Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School pupils Eva Bluett, Elise Wheeler, Scott Choe and Brody Lee yesterday (20th August 2012)
This news was on 21st August 2012. It was posted by Cairns.
CHILD safety advocates Bruce and Denise Morcombe have brought their message back to the Far North, marking one year since their son Daniel's remains were recovered.
The Morcombes arrived in Cairns on Sunday to continue their “Recognise, React and Report” tour through Queensland primary schools.
During an interactive 45-minute presentation at Earlville’s Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School yesterday, students were taught how to ward off approaches by strangers.
Students were also told to trust their instincts and learn how to detect early warning signs.
With today marking 12 months since search crews found the 13-year-old’s remains in bushland on the Sunshine Coast, Mr Morcombe said it was difficult reliving the circumstances of his son’s disappearance. “It is difficult to talk about Daniel and that side of it, but it helps the message get through to the kids,” Mr Morcombe said.
DANIEL JAMES MORCOMBE WITH HIS TWIN, BRADLEY, WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG
“It doesn’t matter what school we are at, the kids are always attentive and we can offer something unique through linking the message to Daniel.”
Mr Morcombe said the family was still waiting for Daniel’s remains to be released so they could hold a proper funeral.
“Every day we hope to get the call,” he said.
Deputy principal Glen Bucklar said the visit was important for the students, who were familiar with Daniel’s story.
“Their personal story adds to the child safety lessons the students learn in class,” he said. “I’m sure they all take something out of it and respond in their own way.”
The Morcombes will visit St Augustine’s School at Mossman today, before moving on to Cooktown, Ravenshoe and Mt Isa.
“It’s pretty constant; we’ve been to 124 schools since last September and we’ll be doing that many again,” Mrs Morcombe said.
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