But before you dive in, learn a little bit about water safety. The whitsunday islands offer some of the worlds finest sailing, with mostly perfect winds, calm seas, beautiful scenery and 74 islands to hop through 69 of which are uninhabited. Through a series of games, activities, role play, poetry and assembly ideas, pupils will learn to spot the hazards of being near water, how to react in an emergency and our safe message stay away from the edge. Prepare the books ahead of time, making sure each child has 7 pages 1 page for each rule listed below. Stas water safety activity booklet is now available to. Always swim and dive in lifeguarded areas or where adults can watch you. Water safety education is a key element in developing water wise children who have the knowledge and understanding of the dangers of aquatic environments. Aquatic activities play a significant role in the lifestyle of many australians. In summer, epa victoria external link provides water quality forecasts for port phillip bay and the yarra river. Crack the code use the code the help write down the letters to reveal a water safety message. Your local public pool is a great place for the whole family to swim and. Our free childrens water safety advice links will provide you with educational printables, worksheets, water safety posters and some great lesson plans.
Even if you have no sailing experience, companies such as cumberland charter yachts will give you a. The austswim accreditation is the industry standard for swimming and water safety teachers and is delivered and recognised in each state and territory of australia and many countries overseas. Good forecast water quality is suitable for swimming. We offer the most effective abuse prevention and safety programs available, easy to implement programs for parents and free resources. So, never leave a child unattended not even for one minute. Register your school or organisation to gain access to the water smart educational resources click on the link below and complete the form. Our vision is that all kiwis, new new zealanders and visitors enjoy safe experiences in, on or around the waterways of aotearoanew zealand.
Additional water safety skills and activities further enhance a. The following are some fun and safe games your kids can play in a pool. National water week australias leading water authority. Sam the shark has learnt how to swim dolphin who enjoys safe boating. Play it safe by the water is a public education and awareness program that aims to increase safety around water and reduce the number of drowning incidents in victoria. The water activity a w concept has served the microbiologist and food technologist. We collaborated with a very experienced swim teacher and water safety instructor to create a single sheet highlighting what we felt was the most essential water safety information.
Its important to check the weather before you head out for water activities. All near drowning incidents require medical attention. Curriculum materials to teach water safety have been developed by royal life saving together with education resource specialists, teachers and water safety instructors. A suite of pshe linked learning resources suitable for ks2. Together, we decided to promote drowning awareness and to share how to help kids and parents feel empowered in the water.
It can attract thousands of birds pelicans, banded stilts, silver gulls and more and, for a month in spring, wildflowers. Cprfirst aid knowledge having the skills to respond in an emergency situation can. Every third week of october, national water week makes a splash across australia, inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to build awareness around the value of water. This activity booklet is perfect for your children to learn about water and the water cycle. Water safety new zealands mission is to educate, empower and support people throughout their lives so they can safely enjoy their experiences in, on or around water. We collaborated with a very experienced swim teacher and water safety instructor to create a single sheet highlighting what we felt. The farm safe external link website has instructions on setting up a child safe play area on farms. To ensure that all school swimming programs are safely conducted. Australias swim and survive website is full of free printables and fun stuff for kids to.
Swimming programs are available for younger children and babies, but the emphasis is on building confidence and encouraging the child to enjoy water, rather than teaching them to swim. Water activities safety guide church mutual insurance. Water is fun when taking a bath or staying cool in the pool. Water safety tips australia s national identity is closely linked to our beaches and coastline and visitors often cant wait to join the fun. The water safety nsw website provides information on all fields of water safety. Nov 16, 2018 water safety education at a young age aims to prevent accidental drownings, a leading cause of death for kids between ages 1 and 19, according to the american academy of pediatrics. This policy applies to programs which have the purpose of teaching swimming and water safety. This program consists of ten consecutive lessons per year totalling a potential of thirty lessons, in which to. Whether at home, visiting family and friends or on holiday, it is always important to keep safety in mind when children are in or near water. Always swim with a buddy, and keep an eye on each other. These two worksheets work well with the water safety presentation for stage 2 and 3.
Life saving victoria external link and surf life saving australia external link. Fun lesson in water safety for children at goodstart. Water safety booklet worksheets teaching resources. Activities to teach water safety to preschoolers hello. We recommend that you go through the book with your children and read the poem on each page out loud. Water safety tips australias national identity is closely linked to our beaches and coastline and visitors often cant wait to join the fun. Danny the dolphin is a water safety sam the shark has learnt how to swim dolphin who enjoys safe boating.
There are currently over 35,500 austswim teachers in australia and internationally with over 10,000 licensed in teaching specific programs such as. In each set of pictures, circle the children who have learned a water safety rule. To enjoy the beach it is important that you follow a number of simple steps when it comes to sun safety. With over 10,000 beaches, australia is an aquatic playground. Swimming and water safety the department of education tasmania. It does not apply to water activities such as recreational swimming, surfing, canoeing. Be aware of the dangers of cold water or water with currents. The program also alerts victorians to the risk associated with swimming in coastal and inland waterways. Drowning is the number one cause of death for children under five. Coastalwatch external link provides surfcams and a daily analysis of upcoming surfing conditions for all popular surfing regions around australia. Access to clean water is hugely important to our daily lives, and its down to all of us to protect our water environments and resources, and use water wisely. Parents, if your child is in the water, you should be, too. She spends most of her time at the beach helping to keep people safe.
Modules around skin cancer, being sunsmart and sun protection strategies can be completed at your own pace and revisited at an. Always have an adult with you when you are in or near the water. Water competency is a way of improving water safety for yourself and those around you through avoiding common dangers, developing fundamental water safety skills to make you safer in and around the water, and knowing how to prevent and respond to drowning emergencies. Swimming at a beach with poor water quality can cause sickness and infections.
This means there is an increased exposure to the heat and potentiallydangerous uv rays. Water safety messages fill in the missing words to find out all the water safety messages to keep you waterwise this summer. Kids will love the quizzes and the printable cartoon style water safety posters which can be printed out and coloured in or used as. Work through the activities in this booklet and learn some valuable water safety messages to help you and. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which can make it hard to get out. Australias swim and survive website is full of free printables and fun stuff for kids to teach them about water hazards. Always swim with a partner, every time whether youre swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Water safety water bottle label with safety rules instructions. Water activitys usefulness as a quality and safety measurement was suggested when it became evident moisture content could not adequately account for microbial growth fluctuations. Free download stas water safety activity booklet sta. The following are some fun and safe games your kids can play in a pool atomic whirlpool teaches children about currents. Australia is known for its warm climate and beautiful beaches, but it is important to stay safe when outdoors or in the water. Injury injuries can result from reckless swimming or boating activity, misuse of water equipment, disregard of safety practices.
The swimming and water safety program supports the australian curriculum health and physical education, personal, social and community strand and movement and physical activity strand in particular the focus areas of safety, health benefits of physical activity, fundamental motor skills and lifelong physical activities. Lake eyre contains the lowest natural point in australia, and on the rare occasions that it fills, is the largest lake in australia, covering 9500 kilometres 5900 miles. Pick one safety rule you need to remember at the pool and illustrate it on the blank area on the label below. Modules around skin cancer, being sunsmart and sun protection strategies can be completed at your own pace and revisited at any time. The teaching resources in the water smart education toolkit outline appropriate learning outcomes and have taken into consideration the new australian national curriculum for all years from foundation to year 10. Free teaching resource beach safety publication catalogue this learning resource was developed through a partnership between the australian government department of immigration and citizenship diac through the diverse australia program, the nsw adult migrant english service nsw ames and surf life saving australia slsa. Microsoft word generic childrens water safety activity booklet created date. Water awareness water awareness and learn to swim classes can assist in helping children to become familiar with water, teaching them about water safety and learning how to swim. Swimming lessons for children of preschool age and above aid in the prevention of drowning. Baby bath aids are not a safety device and should not be used as a substitute for adult supervision.
It is important to make water safety a priority to protect our children when participating in and around water activities. Fun lesson in water safety at goodstart oakhurst being in, on, or around the water, is a way of life for many children in australia. Always have an adult watch you dont go in water over your chest if you cant swim always walk around the pool dont run listen to the lifeguards and obey pool rules. Water activity is a measure of the energy status of the water in a system. You can wear one when you swim in a lake or river too. There are quizzes and coloring sheets too but most of all theres a wide variety of safety advice for all ages from preschool to teenagers. Access to clean water is hugely important to our daily lives, and its down to all of us to protect our water environments and resources, and. Water safety education at a young age aims to prevent accidental drownings, a leading cause of death for kids between ages 1 and 19, according to the american academy of pediatrics. According to the center for disease control and prevention, drowning is a leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages.
Stas water safety activity booklet is now available to download for free 6th november 2015 with half of primary school aged children unable to swim 25 meters and many schools sidelining lessons, sta has produced a free downloadable version of its popular health and wellbeing booklet to help teach children and their families about. Cprfirst aid knowledge having the skills to respond in an emergency situation can mean the difference between life and death. It is highly likely that students will be involved in some form of aquatic activity during their schooling. The awsc is committed to improving water safety in australia as demonstrated through the production and implementation of four national water safety plans strategies.
Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat. Generation sunsmart is an elearning site developed for early childhood educators, primary school teachers and staff and children in years 5 and 6. These resources are available in pdf or interactive whiteboard format for teachers to download and teach a unit of water safety. Water safety activity book roads and maritime services. As with any physical activity, before you jump straight in, its important to exercise caution. Free water safety advice for children including water safety codes and posters. Use the pictures underneath to help you find the missing words. Line children up so they are arms length from the person in front of them in water that is two to threefeet deep, depending on the size of the children. Drowning can occur quickly and quietly, without any warning noises. Then discuss the message with your children, and how it may apply to them. Their free printable swim and survive activity booklet is a 9 page pdf. The australian sun can be very hot and may be stronger than what you are used to in your home country. This booklet can also be used in the classroom or for nonswimmers.
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