Tuesday, November 17, 2015

BEACH EDUCATION Programme - Thursday 3 December

Room 10 and 18 will be heading down to Paekakariki Surf Club on Thursday 3 December to take part in a Beach Education Programme.  We will be leaving school at 9am and returning by 3pm.

Beach Ed is a theoretical and practical based programme where students learn about surf safety from qualified and experienced Surf Lifeguards.  Students receive safety messages and then put them into practice in a managed environment.  The programme is a mix of practical and theory sessions with activities including:


  • A tour of the Surf Life Saving Club and with lifeguards demonstrating key lifesaving equipment.
  • Receiving surf safety messages to help stay safe at the beach.
  • Understanding the role of lifeguards and the jobs they do on the beach.
  • Learning about the beach environment - waves, rips and currents.
  • Participating in some fun beach games.
  • Putting it all into practice in the water with activities such as body boarding, swimming and tube rescues.
The emphasis is on learning to be safe while enjoying New Zealand's favourite playground - the beach!

All children will be going in the water so will need togs and 1-2 towels.  A wetsuit can be worn if preferred.  Long hair will need to be tied back and goggles are optional.  Children will need to take warm clothing, morning tea, lunch and a drink.

To ensure the safety of all children, we will need a number of adults to help.  The ratio is 1:5 so each day we will require 12 adults for the 2 classes.  Without this help we will be unable to go.  You must be willing to go in the water.  If you are able to help, please complete the reply slip below and return to me as soon as you are able.

Everyone will need permission to go, so please complete the form your child has brought  home and return to school.

Thanks!

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