Learning electrical safety

Students from primary schools across the Peninsula participated in the EnergyAustralia Electricity Safety Week from September 1 to 5, learning the importance of electrical safety.

Pretty Beach Public School, Woy Woy Public School, St John the Baptist Primary School, Ettalong Public School and Woy Woy South Public School joined more than 800 primary schools across NSW to learn about electricity safety in the home and outdoors.

"Electricity Safety Week is a hands-on program that shows young people how electricity works, how to use it and how to stay safe around it - hopefully for the rest of their lives," EnergyAustralia managing director Mr George Maltabarow said.

"By taking part in experiments, competitions and classroom discussions, students will learn about a wide range of electrical equipment, from substations that power whole suburbs to everyday household appliances.

"Our research shows that one in two people gain their knowledge of electrical safety at primary school, so it's important we connect with students early on to reduce the risk of electrical accidents."

Press release, 1 Sep 2008 Marci Mosher-Mandel, EnergyAustralia