10/10/'23
The theme of fire safety rolled out across the school again today. Excerpts from ‘Drawing Little Men in the Ashes’, ‘The Ring of Fire’ & 'The Marino Waltz' were ringing throughout the school.
Our claim to flame for today was the theme of fire prevention. We brought the spotlight & heat onto the acronym of STOP
- S – is for Smoke alarms. Make sure you have at least one on every level/floor.
- T – is for Test your smoke alarms weekly or ask someone to check it for you.
- O – is for Obvious dangers. Look out for fire risks like overloaded sockets, candles and unattended appliances.
- P – is for Plan your escape route. Keep access routes clear and have your keys at the ready.
Other ways to STOP fire:
- Clean your chimney at least once a year
- Use a spark guard with open fires
- Use proper holders when burning candles
- Keep ashtrays empty when not in use
- Have a suitable fire extinguisher and fire blanket in your kitchen
- Repair faulty electrical appliances immediately
- Close all doors at night time
- Carry out a routine fire safety check before going to bed
A fire drill took place across the school, helping to create an awareness of successful evacuation procedures in the unfortunate event of a fire.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
— Benjamin Franklin
Be a bright spark & stay tuned for more updates throughout the week.