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1 Aqua Quiz Be active in the water!

2 aqua quiz Activity 1 Swim and Survive is a swimming and water safety initiative of Royal Life Saving that seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity. Match the Pictures Draw a line from the unsafe picture to the safe picture. What differences can you see? Royal Life Saving appreciates the wonderful support of UNCLE TOBYS who is working with us to help thousands of Australian children learn to Swim and Survive. Work through the activities in this booklet and learn some valuable messages from our water safety friends. Visit Lochie the Lifeguard at and discover more fun interactive games, puzzles and activities. Learning how to be safe when you are in, on or around water is a valuable skill to have. Everyone can be a lifesaver, including you!

3 Activity 2 Always check the water depth and make sure it s clear before diving. Dot to Dot Join the dots to discover who is swimming in the water. Colour the picture to bring the creature to life Adults should always supervise children when in and around water Lifeguards help to keep everyone safe Listen to their safety rules to enjoy the water.

4 Activity 4 Eamon Activity 5 Water Safety Tips for Rivers, Lakes and Dams Sullivan Write the missing words to complete your own water safety list. Use the pictures underneath to help you find the right word. Safety Tips for Rivers, Lakes and Dams Fill in the missing words to make your own safety list. Use the pictures underneath to help you find the missing words. What s the Rule? Each picture shows a pool safety problem. Under the picture write down the rule that would help make the pool safer. Colour the pictures. Cate Campbell James Roberts Bronte Campbell Practice your swimming and water safety skills all year round to be the best that you can be! Matt Cowdrey Uncle Tobys Ambassadors

5 Activity 4 tivity 5 What is the safety rule? s the Rule? Write the rule under the picture that would help make the pool a safer place to swim. Colour the pictures to bring them to life. cture shows a fety problem. he picture wn that elp e fer. the. Activity 6 Solve the Maze Fun Maze Activity 5 Can you help our water safety friends to find their belongings in the maze? Can you help our crew find their gear in the maze?

6 Check the conditions and swim within your limitations. Always wear a lifejacket when you go boating. Reach or throw an aid to somebody in trouble and get an adult to help. BEACH CURRENTS DANGERS DROWN FLAGS FLOAT FUN HATS HELP JELLYFISH LIFEGUARD PATROL PICNIC RESCUE RIPS ROCKPOOL SAND SHARKS SIGNS SUNCREAM SUNGLASSES SUPERVISION SURF UMBRELLA UNDERTOW WATER WAVES Activity 6 Beach Water Safety Puzzle Find the words in the puzzle from the word list. Words may be found in any direction. F R U S F S L I F U N W V U T A R R I F E G U A R D P S S H L D D A D P D S T N E R R U C O F E T R E L Y S L S L E H H A N R E O R A N R G U U S E S M A T R W V G L A F C Y L L I A S O C D I B L L S L L Y P F E L W R S S F B E A C H F O Y R E O O K I N R O C K P O O L C W E P R O P A T R O L C T L N N A H A N Z S U N J A D R E U A C A H U M B R E L L A R J S D L T S A N D O C I N C I P S E S S A L G N U S W A V E S T A O L F D A N G E R S O O R Wordlist BEACH CURRENTS DANGERS DROWN FLAGS FLOAT FUN HATS HELP JELLYFISH LIFEGUARD PATROL PICNIC RESCUE RIPS ROCKPOOL SAND SHARKS SIGNS SUNCREAM SUNGLASSES SUPERVISION SURF UMBRELLA UNDERTOW WATER WAVES

7 Activity 7 Scrambled Words Unscramble the words in the list below using the clues provided. SCRAMBLED WORDS Learning to swim is fun, but be water wise by following the AquaCode: Go Together Stay Afloat & Wave Reach to Rescue Emily Seebohm Uncle Tobys Ambassador 1. GLEDSIFAUR 11. CEFEN _ 2. LKWA 12. LERUS _ 3. GNLFOATI 13. PALS 4. INGUPSERVIS _ 14. LIPERPYS 5. SERWIMMS 15. PLHE 6. TEFE 16. GAFLS _ 7. SCUREE 17. LEOEPP 8. TOAINBG _ 18. NELOA _ 9. ETGA 19. EYTMP _ 10. VINDIG 20. HSOSE _ CLUES 1. Listen to. 2. Always around the pool. 3. on your back can help you save energy when swimming. 4. There should always be an adult _ when a child is in or near the water. 5. Befo ore jumping in the pool, check for other. 6. If the water is unclear and you are unsure of what is on the bottom enter first. 7. Use a reach if you see someone in trouble near the edge. 8. It is important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) when _. 9. Make sure the pool is kept closed at all times. 10. Check that it s safe before. 11. A pool should always have a _ around it. 12. Pool _ are there for your own safety. 13. Swimming is a good way to get fit. 14. The edges around the water can be. 15. Always call for if you are in trouble. 16. At the beach, swim between the red and yellow _. 17. Don t push other into the pool. 18. Never swim _. 19. _ buckets and wading pools when not in use. 20. If you are out fishing, make sure you wear _ with a good grip.

8 Activity 8 finish Swim and Survive Water Safety Crossword Congratulations Fill in your details below and hand your completed Aqua Quiz to your Classroom Teacher or Swim and Survive Instructor. Bombing prohibited Diving Submerged objects Drop off Windsurfing permitted Personal water craft Strong currents Surfboard riding betwee flags prohibited Pushing prohibited Aqua Quiz Completion Certificate Name Age Swim and Survive Level

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