Keeping Ourselves Safe

Room 5 had a lesson about touch that we like including back rubs, hand shakes, hair tussle and hugs! We talked about how those things are used to comfort us, make us feel happy and show us that people care about us. We also talked about the touch that we do not like that hurts us and makes us sad. Things people said were pinching, kicking, slapping, biting and a huge range of not very nice things we don't want to happen to us.

We discussed strategies to deal with these situations we might find ourselves in at school, playgrounds, sports fields or at home. We now know what to say and do if we do not feel safe or comfortable. We finished the day with a sharing caring circle and a group back rub and rest! It was great fun - just like in the book At The End Of The Day!

On Thursday we had a lesson with Constable Chris about inappropriate touch. She used some story boards that had different situations for us to discuss. We learnt what to say and do and who to talk to and go to for help. Mrs Field and Constable Chris said we were very sensible when we talked about this topic.