Hello, Super Students! Let's Learn About Staying Safe and Healthy!

Welcome to a very important adventure! In this chapter, we're going to become Health Heroes and Safety Superstars. Why is this so important? Because when you know how to stay safe and healthy, you have more energy to play, learn, and have fun every single day. Let's get started!


Part 1: Being a Healthy Hero

A healthy hero takes great care of their body and their feelings. It's your superpower for growing up strong and happy!

Your Amazing Body: Healthy Habits

Your body is like a super-machine! To keep it running perfectly, it needs the right fuel and care.

  • A Balanced Diet: Eating healthy foods gives you energy. Think of your plate like a rainbow! Try to eat different coloured fruits and vegetables every day. Remember to eat regularly and chew your food slowly. (Example: An apple for a snack is much better than a bag of chips!)
  • Lots of Exercise: Running, jumping, swimming, and playing helps make your heart and muscles strong. It's important to do some kind of physical exercise regularly.
  • Plenty of Sleep: Your body and brain need to rest and recharge. Getting enough sleep helps you think better in school and have more energy for play. A balanced day has time for learning, playing, eating, and resting.

Did you know? Getting enough sleep helps your brain store all the cool things you learned during the day, just like a computer saving a file!

Keeping Clean (Personal Hygiene)

Personal hygiene just means keeping your body clean to stop germs from making you sick.

  • Hand-Washing: This is one of the best ways to fight germs! Always wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet, before eating, and after playing outside.
  • Brushing Teeth: Brush your teeth at least twice a day to keep them strong and prevent cavities.
  • Body Odour: As you get older, especially during puberty, your body might start to smell a bit sweaty. Taking regular baths or showers helps you stay fresh and clean.

Feeling Good Inside (Mental Health)

Being healthy isn't just about your body; it's also about your feelings! It's okay to feel happy, sad, angry, or worried. These are all normal emotions.

  • Dealing with Stress: Sometimes things like homework or arguments with friends can make us feel stressed or frustrated. When you feel this way, you can:
    - Take deep breaths.
    - Talk to a trusted adult, like a parent or teacher.
    - Do something you enjoy, like drawing or playing a game.
  • Saying NO to Harmful Things: Things like cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs are very harmful to our bodies. It's important to be strong and say "NO" if anyone ever offers them to you. Real heroes protect their bodies!

Quick Review Box: Healthy Hero Checklist
- Eat a rainbow of foods.
- Move your body every day.
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Wash your hands often.
- Talk about your feelings.


Part 2: Safety Superstars

A Safety Superstar knows how to spot dangers and protect themselves at home, outside, and online.

Safety at Home
  • Fire Safety: Fire can be very dangerous. If you see a fire, don't try to hide! Remember the rule: Get Out, Stay Out, and Call for Help! Your family should have a plan for how to get out of the house safely.
  • Electrical Safety: Electricity is powerful. Never put fingers or objects into electrical sockets. Be careful with electrical appliances, especially near water.
  • Medicine Safety: Medicine should only be given to you by a trusted grown-up. It is NOT candy. Always store medicine in a safe place where little kids can't reach it.

Safety Outside
  • Road and Transport Safety: Pay attention when you are walking to and from school. Be careful when using escalators and lifts.
  • Stranger Danger: Be cautious when talking to people you don't know, especially if you are in an unfamiliar place. Never go anywhere with a stranger.
  • Outdoor Fun: When you go for an outing like a hike, check the weather first! Bring the right gear, like water and a hat, to prevent problems like heatstroke.

Your Body is Your Own! (Body Safety)

This is a super important rule. You are the boss of your body!

  • Private Parts: These are the parts of your body covered by your underwear. No one should touch your private parts, and you should not touch anyone else's.
  • Good Touch vs. Bad Touch: A good touch is a hug from a family member or a high-five from a friend. A bad touch is one that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared, or confused.
  • It's OK to Say NO: If someone tries to touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, you have the right to say "NO!" loudly and clearly. This includes friends or family members.
  • Tell a Trusted Adult: If anything happens that makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, tell a parent, a teacher, or another grown-up you trust right away. Keep telling until someone helps you.

Online and Cyber Safety

The internet is fun, but we need to be safe there too!

  • Healthy Screen Time: Spending too much time on tablets or computers can be bad for your eyes and your posture. Remember to take breaks!
  • Protect Your Privacy: Don't share personal information like your full name, address, or password online. Your password is like a secret key – only share it with your parents.
  • Avoid Cyber Traps: Be careful of strange messages or "free" offers online. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Tell a parent if you see anything that makes you uncomfortable.

Key Takeaway: Being a Safety Superstar means paying attention to your surroundings, knowing the rules for home and outside, and remembering that YOU are the boss of your body!


Part 3: First Aid Champions

Sometimes accidents happen, even when we are being careful. A First Aid Champion knows what to do to help until a grown-up or a doctor can take over.

What is First Aid?

First aid is the very first help you give to someone who is injured. Knowing simple first aid skills is important because it can help someone feel better and prevent an injury from getting worse.

Don't worry, you don't need to be a doctor! The most important first aid skill for you is knowing when and how to get help from an adult.

What to Do in an Emergency

An emergency is a serious situation where someone needs help right away. Examples include a bad fall, seeing a fire, or someone getting an electric shock.

Step-by-step for emergencies:

  1. Stay Calm: Take a deep breath. Panicking won't help.
  2. Check for Danger: Make sure you are safe before you try to help someone else.
  3. Get Help: Immediately tell a grown-up what happened. If no adult is around, know who to call for help.

If someone has a minor injury, like a small cut from falling during sports, you can help by telling a teacher or parent right away. They will know how to clean it and put on a bandage.

Who Can Help Us? (Emergency Services)

There are special people and organisations whose job is to help us in emergencies. It's important to know who they are!

  • Hospitals: Where doctors and nurses help sick and injured people.
  • Hong Kong Fire Services Department: They put out fires and help in many other emergencies.
  • Hong Kong Police Force: They keep our community safe and help when there are accidents or crimes.
  • Ambulance Service: They take people to the hospital quickly in a medical emergency.

Important! These services are for real emergencies only. We must never call them as a joke. Misusing emergency services can stop them from helping someone who is really in danger.

Remember This! A First Aid Champion's main jobs are to:
- Recognise when there is a problem.
- Stay calm and safe.
- Get help from a trusted adult or emergency services right away.