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Water Safety

We were very lucky and received a visit from a water safety expert.  She taught us key skills to stay safe when playing in the water.  She showed us posters which we had to investigate and look for potential dangers near the water.  She played games whereby the children had to save each other from the water using a pool noodle.
We know if we run in to trouble in the water, we need to stay calm and lie on our back to float like a star.  We talked about ice water and how your body can go into shock and the importance of breathing and remaining calm.  We use the motto: “Catch it, Cuddle it, Kick!” in order to be saved from the water as quickly as possible.
The children enjoyed throwing the floats (balls) to save the teddy, they worked on their aim and accuracy.  Primary 2/3 are more water safety aware and had great fun learning all about it!

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