Clifton Primary School
Aspire to Achieve
Water Safety
We are very lucky to live so close to the canal. There are some things for you to remember about the canal to keep safe:
- Stay away from the edge
- Never walk over frozen water
- Refuse to swim in the canal, even if someone is telling you to do so
- Do not play with your friends by the canal
- The water in the canal is not for drinking
Hidden dangers
Under the water there are dangers that you cannot see such as;
- rubbish which can be sharp
- hidden and slippery edges
- very cold water
- very deep water
- ice
Falling in
If you fall into the canal you should;
- Try to stand up
- Try to get as close to the edge as possible
- Call for help
If you see someone has fallen into the canal you should;
- Tell them to try to stand up
- Tell them to swim to the edge
- Call for help
- Do not try to pull them out as you might slip in too
- Look for a life ring, if you find one try to put it in the water (it will be heavy so do not chuck it as you may fall)