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Resources for Years 5–6
Safe Boating
A teaching and learning programmes which provide preparation for EOTC boating experiences. This programme is aimed at students who have some boating expierience.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz/safe-boating.php
Introduction to Safe Boating
A teaching and learning programmes which provide preparation for EOTC boating experiences. Introduction to Safe Boating is a programme designed for students with little or no boating experience.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz/safe-boating.php
Outdoor Activities - Guidelines for Leaders
This resource outlines current, accepted practice for running a wide variety of outdoor activities. The guidelines aim to assist outdoor leaders, whether volunteer or employed instructors, teachers, youth group leaders club trip leaders or guides.
Organisation Education Outdoors New Zealand | Resource www.eonz.org.nz/resources.html
Safety and EOTC
A good practice guide for New Zealand schools is a cross-curricular resource to support school boards in meeting their obligations.
Organisation Education Outdoors New Zealand | Resource www.eonz.org.nz/resources.html
DiveSafe Website
Medical & Educational resource for divers, includes online reporting for dive accidents.
Organisation NZ Underwater | Resource www.nzunderwater.org.nz
Flippa Ball
Is a modified version of waterpolo for years 3 to 6. Will be supported by teachers resource and coaching courses due October 2004.
Organisation NZ Waterpolo | Resource www.waterpolo.org.nz
AquaSafe
6 level survival & basic rescue programme targeting primary aged children and supported with certificates.
Organisation Royal Life Saving Society, NZ | Resource www.lifesaver.org.nz
KidSafe Week
An annual week focusing on unintentional injury to children. Every four years the week promotes water safety. Resources are specifically created for the week including, posters, booklets, flyers, etc.
Organisation Safekids | Resource www.safekids.org.nz
Beach Education
A safe, fun, educational day at the beach - An experiential programme for schools targeting years 1-8.
Organisation Surf Life Saving NZ | Resource www.surflifesaving.org.nz
Rip Current Poster
A poster outlining what a rip is and how to get out of one.
Organisation Surf Life Saving NZ | Resource www.slsnz.org.nz
SurfSense
The focus for this age group is introducing students to beach and surf safety concepts relating to ten surf sense ‘rules’ to keep safe at the beach.
Organisation Surf Life Saving NZ | Resource www.surflifesaving.org.nz/education/year5_6.aspx
WaveWatch
A guide to reading the sea at surf beaches - Educational resource with information about dangers at the beach & contact details for surf life saving clubs. Supported by a poster identifying rips at the beach.
Organisation Surf Life Saving NZ & Water Safety NZ | Resource www.slsnz.org.nz
ASTA (SwimSafe)
SwimSafe is the nationally recognised learn to swim and personal survival programme. SwimSafe is a 'train-the-trainers' programme which provides both the trainer education as well as the student's sequential programme.
Organisation Swimming NZ | Resource www.swimmingnz.org.nz
Kapai Waterwise
Story book covering learn to swim, dangers at home, on the farm, beaches, pools, rivers and fishing.
Organisation Swimming NZ | Resource www.swimmingnz.org.nz
River Safety
Understanding how rivers work & to be safe.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/river-safety-resource-toolkit/
RiverSafe EOTC Guidelines
Supervision of ACC RiverSafe activities and other EOTC activities in, on or near rivers. This document outlines issues involved in supervising RiverSafe activities, whether they are led by teachers or an ACC RiverSafe provider.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
The RiverSafety Code
A poster promoting river safety with 10 important facts to know when near rivers.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/river-safety-resource-toolkit/
Rock Fishing Poster
Safe tips for fishing off rocks.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Boat Fishing Poster
Tips for safe fishing on a boat.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Akona Te Kauhoe Poster
Promotion of Swim For Life and water safety messages.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders-maori/
Swim For Life
A new and colourful Swim For Life brochure has been developed to further the reach of our swim and survive messages.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Your Child Your Responsibility
A brochure targeted at parents and caregivers of children while at public pools.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand & New Zealand Recreation Association | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Safe Boating - An Essential Guide
A booklet to recreational boating safety, supported by the 2 Minute Form and skipper responsibility sticker.
Organisation Water Safety NZ | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Safe Fishing Booklet
A safety booklet on tips for safe fishing, a poster is also available.
Organisation Water Safety NZ | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
PoolSafe Website
Website supporting the range of initiatives aimed at reducing the number of water related injuries in and around New Zealand pools. Contains Information on pool safety at home, in school pools or for public pools.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.poolsafe.org.nz
Swim For Life
An initiative to encourage, promote and raise awareness of the importance of learning to swim for children through all New Zealand communities.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/swim-for-life/
Hypothermia
Booklet containing information and hints on first-aid treatment for hypothermia.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Water Safe In, On & Under
Water safety booklet providing a brief on a variety of water activities.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
RiverSafe Junior Year 6-8
A land based teaching programme for years 6-8 to teach safe participation of activities in, on and around rivers. Is linked to the curriculum.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/river-safety-resource-toolkit/
Be WaterWise - think before you act (Year 5 & 6)
Be WaterWise - think before you act is a website based programme of learning aligned to the new New Zealand Curriculum. The key focus is on students developing a critical thinking process that will have them: - Stop - Look and think and - Make safe decisions.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/waterwise/
Pippa & Paul Playing Safely in the Water Picture Book
A story picture book about playing safely in teh water.This supports the Be WaterWise range of programmes.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/waterwise/
Be Pool Safe Booklet
A guide to pool safety at home and at public pools.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand & NZ Recreation Association | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
WaterSafe Guidelines for Schools - The Rainbow System
A guideline for schools outlining how to safely & effectively plan aquatic activities. A how to of supervision, responsibility & leadership.
Organisation WaterSafe Auckland Inc | Resource www.watersafe.org.nz
SailSafe
Yachting awareness & water safety programme for use in primary & intermediate schools.
Organisation Yachting NZ | Resource www.yachtingnz.org.nz