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Congratulations to Acting Headteacher David Dempsey, staff, parents and pupils at Boroughmuir High School on receiving the Sunday Times Scottish State Secondary of the Year Award. If any school is proof
that a good education is about more than bricks and mortar it is Boroughmuir High School. I recently visited and saw for myself the dedication of staff and the enthusiasm of all the pupils. Well done!
I recently went out on a night shift with local police officers from St Leonard’s station. It was a hugely useful experience and made me appreciate the pressures and the dangers that our police put themselves in on a daily basis for us. I’m very grateful to staff and Lothian & Border Police for arranging this outing. One of the issues that
has been raised with me recently involves cycle theft. Many modern bikes can cost up to 3000 and insurance policies often provide inadequate cover should the bike be stolen. It is therefore important that you take steps to reduce the chances of your bike being stolen and the police have recommended
taking the following steps to deter any criminals. If you keep your bike in
a common stair, ensure the door entry system is working properly and never wedge the stair door open or admit strangers. Also, secure your bike to an immovable object with a padlock and chain or D-Lock device. It is preferable to fasten your bike to a ground anchor as handrails and banisters can often be forced.
If you are out and
about on the move, you should secure your bike to a cycle rack or other immovable object in a busy well-lit area. Use a Gold rated “SoldSecure” endorsed Padlock and Chain or D-Lock. Also, think about removing components such as lights, saddles, trip
computers or even quick release wheels. You should also use two different kinds of lock. This makes it much more difficult for the thief by increasing the number of tools required for the job. To stop thieves smashing the lock open, keep the lock (and/or chain) away from the ground. Finally, consider security marking or electronically tagging your bike. This will increase the likelihood of it being returned to you if stolen. You can visit
www.bikeregister.com for further information. St Leonards currently
have a small quantity of Gold rated Sold Secure D locks for sale by the South Edinburgh Crime Prevention Panel for £15
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