🛟 Primary 6 Learn to Stay Safe at Operation Safety! 🚒🚓

Today our fantastic Primary 6 pupils had the amazing opportunity to attend Operation Safety – a brilliant event where they learned all about keeping safe in real-life situations! 😊

Held in partnership with local emergency services and safety organisations, the day was packed with exciting, hands-on workshops and demonstrations. The children took part in a range of activities covering everything from:

🚨 Fire safety and what to do in an emergency
🌊 Water safety – including how to stay safe near open water
🛑 Road safety
💻 Online safety tips to help protect themselves on the internet
🩹 Basic first aid and how to get help in an emergency
⚡ Power line and electricity safety

The children were full of questions and listened so carefully to all the advice given.

We were incredibly proud of how our P6s conducted themselves throughout the day – their behaviour was exemplary, and they set a wonderful example for our school. This group are going to make amazing P7s next year! 🌟

A huge thank you to Mrs McGhie, who accompanied the children for the full day and supported them brilliantly at each activity.

Here’s what a couple of our pupils had to say:

⭐ “The goggles were terrifying because I couldn’t see where I was going – but it was great fun!” – Gregor
⭐ “I loved getting to make a TikTok-style video about staying safe online – it was really fun!” – Ava W

We’ll be continuing to explore some of the Operation Safety messages back in school over the next few weeks. Stay safe, everyone! 🦺✨

🔵 UNCRC Links (Rights of the Child):

• Article 6 – Every child has the right to life and to be healthy and safe.
• Article 17 – Every child has the right to reliable information (e.g. safety education).
• Article 19 – Protection from harm and the right to be kept safe.
• Article 24 – Right to health education, including safety and wellbeing.
• Article 29 – Education must develop every child’s personality, talents, and abilities to the full.

🌍 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4 – Quality Education
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities (includes public safety and awareness)
• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (supports learning about rules, safety, and responsible behaviour)

🟢 SHANARRI Indicators:

• Safe – Children learn how to stay safe in real-life situations.
• Healthy – Learning safety contributes to overall health and wellbeing.
• Responsible – Pupils take responsibility for their own choices and safety.
• Included – All children are included in engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

🧠 Meta-skills (relevant to Operation Safety):

• Focusing – Pupils paid close attention throughout the sessions and engaged fully in each safety activity.
• Adapting – They adjusted quickly to new situations, including simulations and role-play (like using the safety goggles).
• Communicating – They listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and explained their learning clearly.
• Collaborating – Worked well with each other and professionals during hands-on workshops.
• Sense-making – Understood how different safety messages connect to their real-life actions.
• Critical Thinking – Evaluated risks and identified safe choices in practical scenarios.

✝️ Strands of Faith:

• Reign of God – Making safe and respectful choices in everyday life reflects Gospel values.
• Hours of God – Appreciating that we are responsible for our actions at all times.
• In the Image of God – Recognising the dignity of oneself and others by making choices that protect and care for each other.