A Great Day Out

We had a fabulous day at Norlane Water World during our Water Safety and Awareness Program.

We learnt about staying safe at pools and on the beach. We found out about all of the safety signs at a pool. 

We waded and swam through pretend seaweed and over pretend rocks. 

We discovered that you never jump in to help someone who is having trouble in the water. Instead, you throw them a rope, a kick board or anything else that floats. If you are able to pull them in, kneel down on one knee, or lie down so that you don't get pulled in yourself. If you are struggling in the water, put one fist high in the air and call loudly for help.

We imagined what it would be like if there was an emergency on a boat and you had to use a life jacket to escape. We discovered that you put on the life jacket securely, cover your face and chest and then jump into the water. Link arms with other people and then count your group, so that you know how many people are with you. Kick to the safety of a floating object and wait for help. If your life jacket doesn't fit, or if the zip is broken, hug it tightly like a teddy bear and it will still keep you afloat. 

We had some fun playing water games which allowed us to practice skills like torpedoes and going underwater.

Our children were beautifully behaved and they had a great time whilst also learning important safety information. What a fabulous day!