At the start of September, SHSID Lin'gang Campus organized a series of lively and practical safety education activities for students in Grades 1 to 3. From road safety lessons to a real-life fire evacuation drill, the children learned through experience, grew through practice, and came to understand the importance of safety through genuine interaction.

Traffic Police Visit: Lighting Up the "Signal" of Road Safety

On September 4th, Lin'gang Campus welcomed a special guest teacher — a traffic police officer from the 8th Brigade of the Traffic Management Detachment of the Pudong Public Security Bureau. She gave the first graders an engaging and fun traffic safety talk.

Using simple, easy-to-understand language and vivid examples, the officer explained the most basic traffic safety rules: look at traffic lights and use crosswalks when crossing the road, never chase or play near the roadside; always wear a seatbelt in the car and never stick your head or hands out the window; and always wear a helmet when riding an electric bicycle. The children listened attentively, their little hands shooting up eagerly to share what they knew and answer the officer's questions. "I know! Red means stop; green means go!" "I always wear my seatbelt in Mom's car!" Young voices filled the room, creating a warm and natural atmosphere of interaction. The talk not only gave the first graders practical safety knowledge but also lit a "signal light" of safety in their hearts.

Fire Evacuation Drill: A Real-Life Lesson in Protecting Life

If the traffic police talk was an introduction to safety knowledge, the fire evacuation drill that followed was a true test of courage and order. Before the drill, teachers in each classroom explained the key points of fire escape: how to call 119, how to stay low to avoid smoke, and how to stay calm and avoid pushing during evacuation. The children listened carefully and responded enthusiastically, full of confidence for the drill ahead. When the alarm sounded, the drill officially began. Led by their teachers, all students quickly covered their mouths and noses, bent low, and evacuated along the designated routes to the safety of the playground in a fast and orderly manner. Throughout the process, the children remained serious and disciplined, showing excellent emergency response skills.

After everyone gathered, firefighters from the Dishui Lake Fire Station gave the children a lively fire safety demonstration. Seeing the neatly arranged fire extinguishers, the children couldn't help but shout, "I know, that's a fire extinguisher!" The firefighter smiled and asked, "But do you know how to use it?" The children looked at each other and shook their heads. The firefighter pointed to the extinguisher and explained patiently: "This is the safety pin, and this is the nozzle. To use it, first lift the extinguisher, pull the pin, grip the front of the nozzle, press the handle down, and aim at the base of the flames." The children softly repeated the little rhyme — "lift, pull, grip, press" — and learned about the parts and different types of fire extinguishers.

After the extinguisher lesson, the firefighter pointed to the compressed air tank on his back. A first grader raised a hand and asked curiously, "Sir, can every firefighter's air tank last the same amount of time?" The firefighter smiled and patted the tank, explaining that each firefighter's air tank is consumed at a different rate depending on their height and weight. The children listened intently, learning for the first time just how much there was to know about firefighting equipment.

The most popular part was the hands-on interaction session. The firefighter taught the children how to put on an escape mask quickly and correctly A few brave volunteers then went up to try, successfully unlocking a new skill. Then, with the firefighters' help, several students tried on light combat suits and fire helmets. As soon as the gear was on, the children couldn't help but shout, "It's so heavy!" That weight made them truly feel just how hard it is for firefighters to carry the gear on their shoulders every time they rush into a fire to save lives. After the experience, the children called out in unison to the firefighters, "Heroes, thank you for your hard work!" Their young voices, clear and sincere, echoed across the playground — and planted seeds of courage and gratitude in every heart.

Safety Always, Growing Strong

Safety education is an essential lesson on the journey of growth. From the traffic officer's earnest teaching to the firefighters' hands-on demonstration, the September safety education series at Lin'gang Campus turned abstract safety knowledge into concrete, practical experience. The children learned to protect themselves amid laughter and joy, and came to respect life through the tense but orderly drill.

(Written by Shawna Zhang

Pictures by Chun'ai Xu

Reviewed by Xiaoting Shi, Shiyu Wu)