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Meet Polar at School Visits

Enlarge ImageHello, I am Polar, a German Shepherd dog rescued by the council's Dog Welfare Officer
Hello, I am Polar

You could meet Polar the German Shepherd dog at your school.

Learn about Dog Welfare

Sue Criddle, the council's Dog Welfare Officer goes to local junior schools in Eastbourne to talk about:

  • how to behave around dogs while you are out

  • what to do if a dog comes over to where you are playing

Polar is a German Shepherd dog that Sue rescued in 2007 and is now the star of our talks and school visits. You can meet her and get a "I have Met Polar" bookmark with her photo.

During April and May 2009 Sue and Polar visited Pashley Down Infant School, The Haven Primary School, Ocklynge Junior School, Motcombe Community School, St Johns CE School, St Bedes School and Oakwood School.

Design a Poster Competition

Children from five local infant and junior schools entered our design a poster competition to help tackle dog fouling in Eastbourne, sending in pictures of dogs following school visits with Polar.

In our picture gallery in this section you can view slideshows of all the pictures. In the Winner and Runners-Up Album you can see the prize winning entries. The winning drawing has been made into a poster which will be displayed around the town.

You can also view videos of all the drawings from each school.

"I Have Met Polar" Colour Bookmark
"I Have Met Polar" Colour Bookmark - [214 KB] Download a sheet of colourful bookmarks with a photo of Polar, the star of our school visits as well as her very own webpages at eastbourne.gov.uk/polar - just print onto card and cut them up to give to your friends.
Sue’s Story – How I Met Polar
Sue's Story – How I Met Polar - [66 KB] Sue Criddle, the council's Dog Welfare Officer tells the story of how she rescued Polar, a German Shepherd dog who is now the star of our dog welfare talks and school visits.
Polar's Story – How I Met Sue
Polar's Story – How I Met Sue - [60 KB] Polar the German Shepherd dog tells her own story of how she was rescued by Sue Criddle, the council's Dog Welfare Officer. You can also view Polar's pages, photo gallery and video on our website at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/polar
Polar’s Top Tips about Dogs
Polar's Top Tips about Dogs - [54 KB] Polar the German Shepherd dog gives you her top tips about how to keep safe around dogs. You can find out more on her webpages for kids at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/polar
Poster Picture of Polar
Poster Picture of Polar - [315 KB] Download a colour poster photo of Polar, the star of our dog welfare school visits as well as her very own webpages at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/polar
Schools Dog Drawing Competition Picture Gallery and Videos
Schools Dog Drawing Competition Picture Gallery and Videos - [107 KB] Download a publicity flyer advertising our schools drawing competition picture gallery slideshows and videos at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/dogpictures
Environmental Health for Kids
Environmental Health for Kids - [65 KB] Download an information sheet for children about what Environmental Health does, including the council's Dog Welfare Officer. Find out more at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/learning