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Term 3 Junior Newsletter
Term 3 Class Newsletters
Term 2 Fire Wise
In Term 2 the Junior classrooms of Room 3, 6, 7, 12 and 14 spent 4 weeks learning to be Fire Wise. At the end of the learning we had a visit from fire fighters and their fire engine.
We learnt lots about how to be safe.
Room 14 would like to share some of their learning.
Firewise- by Room 14
You can also see some more Room 14 work for Fire Wise and other learning on the Room 14 page.
LI: Explore the nature and uses of fire
SC: -Able to identify some facts about fire
-able to explain safe or unsafe use of fire
LI: Know the safety Drill
SC: able to say get down, get low and get out fast when there is a fire
SC: able to say to go at the meeting place
Room 14 used an inquiry approach to learn about Firewise. First the class wrote down everything they knew about Fire and fire safety, then, they listed some questions they wanted to find out about fire. Each student received a ‘Firewise Family Book” with a CD to promote fire safety as well as reading skills. Most students wanted to find out why fire spread so quickly while some wanted to find out about the firefighters’ gears.
Firewise Reflections
Milano
I learnt about fire has flames and it can burn things. It is dangerous.
Firefighters wear boots, gloves, a coat, emergency bell, hood, air mask, pants and a helmet to keep them safe from the fire.
Touch the door handle, if it’s hot there’s a fire on the other side.
Caroline
Firefighters save people to put out a fire.
Tevita
You need to ‘get down, get low and get out FAST!” when there is a fire.
Destiny
Fire needs fuel, heat and oxygen to burn.
Sebastian
The firefighters said the sound of the breathing gear was a good sound. Don’t be scared of the noise.
Lucy/Selafina
You need to have an escape plan to a safe meeting place at home.
Sio
You need to check the battery in the fire alarm is working properly everyday.
Room 7 designed some great looking Fire Trucks
You can see some more fire trucks on the Room 7 page.