Yr 4 & 5 Beach Education 2024
February 22, 2024
Mt Carmel Year 4 and 5 students recently enjoyed an exciting day at Mairangi Bay to learn about beach safety.
The lifeguards from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand passionately explained the importance of swimming between the flags, how to identify a rip and what to do if you ever get caught in one. They also went over some important sun safety tips. The students loved being shown the life-saving equipment, especially the IRB! Not surprisingly, the highlight of the day was spending the afternoon in the sea boogie boarding and participating in water confidence activities.
Hopefully, our Year 4 and 5 students are now better educated about how to recognise and avoid potential hazards to enable them to stay safe.