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PRIMARY AQUATICS WATER SAFETY

HOMES, FARMS, POOLS, BEACHES, RIVERS and CANALS

FOR FIRST AND SECOND CLASSES

Let’s be safe around water!

PAWS

IS BACK!

It’s Splash the Bear again! He’s big. He’s a great swimmer. But he doesn’t know much. Luckily, his best friend is… …River the Otter! He’s super smart - and he’s a really fast swimmer. That’s why he’s

• ur water safety expert.

Let’s learn more!

Hello! Do you remember Splash the Bear and River the Otter? They told you how to stay safe in and around water. Well, now we’ll learn even more with them! PAWS 2 has loads of great ideas and lots of fun too. And remember, when River the Otter says something, listen to him – he’s the really clever one!

WATER SAFETY AT HOME

Safety (and fun) in the bath

Baths are wet, slippery places. So at bathtime:

Don’t stand up or jump around. Always have a GROWN-UP around. Tell them to empty the bath afterwards. Make a bubble beard for yourself! Watch out for sharks in the bath (Only joking!)

WATER SAFETY AT HOME

Safety in paddling pools

A cool pool is lovely

• n a hot summer’s day.

But remember…

Always have a GROWN-UP around. Do as they say. Don’t be mean to anyone else in the pool. See how many adults you can soak with a water gun!

WATER SAFETY AT HOME

Also, outside, stay away from...

DRAINS WATER BARRELS RIVERS

If you fall in, you may not be able to get out!

WATER SAFETY ON FARMS

Farms aren’t playgrounds

So watch out for holes you might fall into. And stay away from slurry pits - they are where farmers put animal poo! Even their stinky smell is really dangerous.

WATER SAFETY ON FARMS

Here are other things you shouldn’t play near:

Big water barrels Ponds and rivers

(Fun for otters but not people!) If you fall in, you may not be able to get out!

Animal drinking places

WATER SAFETY ON FARMS

And: NEVER WALK ON ICE! NEVER REACH FOR SOMETHING ON A POND OR RIVER!

REMEMBER

S.A.F.E

STAY AWAY FROM EDGES!

SAFETY AT THE POOL

Can you swim?

If not, ask your parents to let you learn. It’s very important!

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REMEMBER

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STAY AWAY FROM EDGES!

WATER SAFETY AT THE BEACH

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WATER SAFETY AT THE BEACH

WHAT BEACH FLAGS MEAN

Flags on a beach show you when it’s safe to swim

RED WITH YELLOW FLAGS

You can swim here

BLACK AND WHITE FLAGS

This water is just for surfers and windsurfers

RED FLAG

It’s NEVER SAFE to swim here!

NO FLAG

DON’T SWIM - there’s no lifeguard around.

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WATER SAFETY AT THE BEACH

WHAT TO DO IF YOU BECOME SCARED

WATCH OUT FOR STRONG WAVES!... …AND ALSO PEOPLE IN TROUBLE

If you get into trouble in water, try to float

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wave and shout for help. When waves flow back into the sea, they can be very

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Always tell a lifeguard or an adult if you see someone in trouble.

If you can, throw them a Ring Buoy. If there’s no Ring Buoy, throw anything that floats.

SAFETY BESIDE RIVERS, LAKES AND QUARRIES

River and canals:

what’s the difference? You must be very careful in places like rivers, canals and lakes. Here’s why:

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A canal was dug by people long ago. They’re usually very straight.

SAFETY BESIDE RIVERS, LAKES AND QUARRIES

Where’s the edge?

It can be hard to see where the water starts. Can you see it here?

Other places filled with water are also dangerous. Be careful near quarries and big ponds. And always…

REMEMBER

S.A.F.E

STAY AWAY FROM EDGES!