Sergeant Rachael Gray, Acting Inspector Matt Ryan and student leaders
On Thursday March 21, students of Grovely State School celebrated the adoption of Sergeant Rachael Gray from the Ferny Grove Police Station.
Sergeant Rachael was sworn in as the Adopt-a-Cop at the schools Harmony Day student assembly.
It was great to see the Grovely State School teachers and students participate, wearing their cultural dress and to hear the teachers welcome the students in their traditional languages for Harmony Day.
Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background; united by a set of core Australian values.
The Adopt-a-Cop Program has been operating in Queensland schools since 1989 and is an integral part of policing, offering the ability for police partnerships within the school community by engaging in the school activities and talking with students.
Speaking with students during the Harmony Day assembly Adopt-a-Cop Sergeant Rachael said that she