First Aid and Bikes!

Hi everyone! Wow - what an incredible couple of weeks. There has been lots going on in Henderson class what with an extra skateboarding lesson, first aid training, The World of Crazy Science show and the year 5 and 6 pupils learning to be safe on their bikes! Phew! Where to begin! So last week Rob from Red Cross came in to talk to us all about something really important - first aid. But wait! We're only children - why would we need to know the basics of first aid? Well, it turns out children as young as 3 can perform first aid and save a life! Rob taught us the basics - it was very hands on and we practiced moving each other into the recovery position - which is a safe place to lie someone if they are unconscious. We understand the importance of making a 111 call and even practiced making calls (not using real phones - of course) and learned all the different things you need to be able to say such as: your name, location, what's wrong with the casualty... There is so much to remember but Rob gave us our own reference work book which we can keep and use for anytime we might need it in the future. Hey - we even got a certificate! Today the year 5 and 6 pupils in Henderson were really lucky to learn all about cycle safety. The team from Big Foot came in to teach us how to be road savvy and generally be safe when we're out on the road. We learned what safety clothing we need to wear and how to wear our helmet (and more importantly why!). When we were out on the playground we were taught the four step safety check when looking at our bikes to make sure they are roadworthy. Going around the playground and completing the different drills was such fun! A HUGE thanks to Rob from Red Cross and Big Foot Cycling for all our fun over the past couple of weeks! Don't forget to check in for the next installment when we'll be showing off our Maori art work!