Surf Life Saving Australia

Last week the Grade 2/3 class joined with the Prep/ One class for a visit from Surf Life Saving Australia. During our session we learned about the acronym FLAGS and how we can use it to help us stay safe at the beach. 

F is for flags - Find them and swim between them (if they are at the beach we are visiting).

L is for look - Look for signs and obey them.

A is for Ask - Ask for assistance if you find yourself in trouble.

G is for Get Assistance - Get Assistance if something goes wrong (make sure there is someone there to help you or you have means to get help quickly).

S for Stick your hand - Stick your hand up when you are in trouble and don't forget to be SUNSMART (Slip on a shirt, Slop on some sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and Slide on some sunglasses).

All of the students involved throroughly enjoyed the session and contributed some fantastic questions and examples of when these strategies have been helpful for their own safety or the safety of someone they know.