By James Bowler

PA students’ good deeds rewarded

May 8, 2013 | 6:39 AM

Students from across Prince Albert gathered at the Ches Leach Lounge Monday afternoon to be honoured for their good deeds.

The Community Against Family Violence group through the Co-operative Health Centre ran the Respect Badge Awards event which offered children ages five to 18 awards for their good deeds and hard work.

Students nominated by teachers received a number of awards in different categories including strong leadership, co-operation and helpfulness.

“I was reading their nominations: Good role model, leads by example, engages other young people,” said Sandy Pitzel, a coordinator for the Community Against Family Violence.

Prince Albert Police Chief Troy Cooper was there to help hand out to the awards to the 112 recipients.

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“Kids often get recognition for things they`re doing wrong,” said Cooper. “This is one of the few opportunities that we have a community to celebrate the things that kids are doing right. I think it’s just critical that we celebrate things when these kids are doing the right thing.”

Cooper said that these kids become a positive role model for other kids around them.

jbowler@panow.com

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