{"id":7543,"date":"2018-10-29T15:51:45","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T15:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/LeswaltPrimarySchool\/?p=7543"},"modified":"2018-10-30T11:41:53","modified_gmt":"2018-10-30T11:41:53","slug":"bonfire-night-safety-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/LeswaltPrimarySchool\/2018\/10\/29\/bonfire-night-safety-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"Bonfire Night Safety Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"

The whole school received a safety talk from a member of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service team, Mr Clark. Mr Clark gave pupils some tips to ensure they have a safe Bonfire Night on 5th<\/sup> November.<\/p>\n

He explained to pupils that fireworks travel at 150mph, so only adults over the age of 18 should be lighting them. Pupils were amazed to find out that the temperature of a sparkler can be 15 times hotter than boiling water \u2013 Mr Clark said it\u2019s really important to wear gloves when handling them, and to have a metal bucket of water or sand ready to dispose of it afterwards. Pupils also learned which materials are safe to put on a bonfire \u2013 plastic and rubber give off toxic fumes so shouldn\u2019t be burned, neither should glass or metal.<\/p>\n

Mr Clark suggested attending an organised display if possible. All pupils are now armed with the knowledge to have a fun but safe Bonfire Night!<\/p>\n