Schools across St. Kitts and Nevis have been actively engaged in the Ministry of Education’s School Safety Week from 14th to 18th October 2024. Aimed at fostering safe learning environments for students and staff, the initiative has seen a variety of activities focused on fire, road, cyber, and health safety, ensuring children are better equipped to handle potential hazards both in and out of school.
On Friday, 18th October, Tucker Clarke Primary School received a visit from Fire Safety officials, who educated students on fire safety practices. The session, a key part of the School Safety Week activities, provided essential tips on fire prevention, how to react in case of an emergency, and ways to stay safe in their homes and classrooms.
Earlier in the week, students at Saddlers Primary School participated in “Flame Free Thursday,” an event dedicated to teaching fire prevention techniques. The programme encouraged students to practice fire safety in daily activities, reinforcing the importance of fire awareness from a young age.
At Bronte Welsh Primary School, the focus shifted to road safety, with sessions that taught students how to safely cross roads, understand traffic signals, and use pedestrian crossings. Meanwhile, the Halliday-Smith Primary School held a special Cyber-Safety discussion on Wednesday, 16th October, featuring guest speaker Jafric Rhyner, Projects Officer-Procurement within the Ministry of Education. Rhyner spoke to students from grades three to six about protecting themselves online by using strong, unique passwords.
“It’s important to remember what your password is,” Rhyner advised. “If you forget it, tell your teacher, and we can help you reset it. Never share your password with anyone, and make sure it’s not something simple like ‘password.’ Use letters, numbers, and symbols to keep it secure.”
In addition to the Cyber-Safety session, Halliday-Smith Primary also hosted Health and First-Aid Awareness Training on Thursday, 17th October, educating students on how to respond to common injuries and health emergencies. The week will conclude with a school safety poster creation activity on Friday, 18th October, further engaging students in promoting safety awareness.
Schools across St. Kitts participated in the week-long event, which featured treasure hunts, campus clean-ups, earthquake drills, and sessions on cyberbullying. Health and first-aid sessions provided practical knowledge for students, empowering them to maintain personal safety and assist others in times of need.
The Ministry of Education’s School Safety Week serves as a valuable initiative to ensure students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate potential dangers while fostering a culture of safety within schools. By involving students in hands-on, informative activities, the Ministry is helping to build safer school communities and nurturing a sense of responsibility among the nation’s youth.
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