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CHAPTER 6 WATER SAFETY
ACTIVITY
Water Safety Quiz PRINT FROM DOWNLOADS

Water safety in the News Are the following statements true or false? Tick the correct boxes.

During the summer water safety is often in the TRUE FALSE
news. You might hear about it on the radio, or see
it on the TV. You might even read headlines like 1. It is safe to take an inflatable toy out to sea.
these in your newspaper. 2. You should always swim in the sea between the
Write a story and draw a picture about one of red and yellow striped flags.
these headlines. Pretend you can see it happening 3. It is safe to go swimming alone.
and describe what happens next.
4. Open water is dangerous even when there are
no warning signs.

5. A red sign tells me it is safe to do something.

Fill in the spaces to complete the four point Water Safety Code:

6. Spot the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

7. _ _ _ _ up advice.
Remember... SPOT THE DANGERS.
Remember... PICK UP ADVICE. 8. Learn how to _ _ _ _ .
Ask a lifeguard, a police officer or an adult you 9. Always go together _ _ _ _ go alone .
know well for advice. Look for signs and flags.
Remember... LEARN HOW TO HELP. Protecting yourself from the sun is important. What are the three things you
Someone in trouble? Tell a lifeguard or an adult should do when on the beach?
you know or dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
i. ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Remember... ALWAYS GO TOGETHER.
Do not go alone. Always go with someone you ii. ................................................................................................................................................................................................
know. Tell an adult where you are going and when iii.
you will be back. ................................................................................................................................................................................................

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