FOR FIRST AND SECOND CLASSES PAWS PRIMARY AQUATICS WATER IS BACK! SAFETY Let’s be safe around water! HOMES, FARMS, POOLS, BEACHES, RIVERS and CANALS
Let’s It’s Splash the Bear again! He’s big. He’s a great swimmer. learn But he doesn’t know much. Luckily, his best friend is… 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 – …River the Otter! he’s the really clever one! He’s super smart - and he’s a really fast swimmer. That’s why he’s our water safety expert.
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 on 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: Ponds and rivers (Fun for otters but not people!) Big water barrels Animal drinking places If you fall in, you may not be able to get out!
WATER SAFETY ON FARMS And: NEVER WALK ON ICE! REMEMBER S.A.F.E STAY AWAY FROM EDGES! NEVER REACH FOR SOMETHING ON A POND OR RIVER!
SAFETY AT THE POOL Can you D o w h a t l i f e g u a r d s a n d g r o w n u p s s a y . swim? D o n ’ t r u n , p u s h o r s h o v e - y o u ’ l l s l i p . S t a y i n t h e s h a l l o w If not, ask your e n d . ( C a n y o u r f e e t parents to let t o u c h t h e b o t t o m ? ) you learn. D o n ’ t j u m p r i g h t i n . It’s very important! S t a y a w a y f r o m t h e d e e p e n d . D o n ’ t j u m p o n a n y o n e i n t h e w a t e r . And when you are D o n at the pool for ’ t s h o u t . N swimming lessons e v e r p u s h s o m e o n e ’ s h e a d u n d e r t h e or fun, remember: w a t e r . REMEMBER S.A.F.E STAY AWAY FROM EDGES!
WATER SAFETY AT THE BEACH Everyone loves s a g f l O W E L L H Y W I T D R E m . w i o s t a f e s s i t ’ a n m e beaches u . y o a r n e u p w n - r o g e a h a v y s w a A l d a r e g u l i f h e t t h a o w D o u . l y t e l t s You can build u l a d a n d sandcastles. d . i r e r t o h o t r e o u ’ f y m i w i t s n ’ D o You can collect shells. n e . l o n a i g o n ’ t D o And you can splash c h . b e a h e r t e a y n S t a in the sea. – v e s w a r f o o u t h a t c W . w n d o o u k y o c k n a n y c t h e But if you want to get wet, g . o n o l t o t e r w a h e n t i t a y t s o n ’ D here’s how to stay safe: s s s e t r e a t r m a i n g b r i e r e v N r . t e w a h e o t n t i t e r . w a h e t d e r u n n e n y o a o l d h v e r N e E ! W A V D A N U T H O d , S a r e s c r e o u ’ f y I
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 RED FLAG You can swim here It’s NEVER SAFE to swim here! This is a Ring Buoy BLACK AND WHITE FLAGS NO FLAG This water is just for DON’T SWIM - All these things fmoat surfers and windsurfers there’s no lifeguard around.
WATER SAFETY AT THE BEACH WATCH OUT FOR STRONG WAVES!... When waves flow back into the sea, they can be very strong. Shout “help” if they’re pulling you too hard. WHAT TO DO IF YOU BECOME SCARED If you get into trouble in water, try to float on your back. If you can, wave and shout for help. …AND ALSO PEOPLE IN TROUBLE 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 You must be very e s m e t i m r y . S o s l i p p e v e r y a n b e i d e s c h e i r s T careful in places l l i n . u l d f a y o u c o a n d a w a y b r e a k t h e y like rivers, River p . r y d e e b e v e e s c a n d l a k a l s a n , c a n i v e r s R canals and lakes. and w a t e r . d e e p h i d e s c a n w e e d s a n d R e e d Here’s why: s o m e k l y i n q u i c w m o r e n f l o r s c a R i v e canals: n t s ” . c u r r e l l e d “ a r e c a h e s e a c e s . T p l j u n k . o f o l d f u l l r s a r e r i v e t i m e s S o m e what’s the s w i m W H O O N E S E O N L Y N ’ T T H h A R E F i s a t s ! o d o r l s – s c a n a s a n d r i v e r i n difference? o u t . i s d u g r o c k w h e r e a r e a r r i e s Q u a t e r . e e p w v e r y d w i t h f i l l e y c a n T h A canal was dug by people long ago. They’re usually very straight. A river or stream is made by nature. They’re often very bendy.
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? REMEMBER Other places filled with S.A.F.E water are also dangerous. Be careful near quarries and STAY AWAY FROM EDGES! big ponds. And always…
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