05/10/2026
š Introducing Slytherin Snake! š
Wellā¦ Slytherin has officially slithered his way into Fun Nurse! š(Yes, Iām a huge Harry Potter fan!)
These school holidays, I had the exciting opportunity to run my first OSHC (Out of School Hours Club) session, which meant adapting Fun Nurse to cater for a much wider age range ā from kindy age right through to year 6.
One of the new activities I introduced was Snake Bites, and it was a HUGE hit! š
With āSlytherin Snakeā joining us, we talked about the importance of being aware of our surroundings and understanding the environment we live in here in Western Australia, where snake encounters can involve venomous species.
The children learnt:
šæ How to respond if they encounter a snake
š Why itās important to stay calm, rather than run
š How to give a snake space and allow it to move away
āļø Where snakes are commonly found, including warm areas and around water
š¾ Why we should be cautious around long grass and when exploring outdoors
šØ What to do if they, or a friend, are bitten by a snake
We also covered snake bite first aid, including the importance of calling 000, keeping the patient still and calm, and why movement needs to be minimised to help slow the spread of venom through the body.
The children then had the opportunity to practise applying a pressure immobilisation bandage, pairing up and taking turns being the patient and first aider. It was fantastic to see how seriously the older children took the activity while still having so much fun!
Slytherin was definitely a favourite and such a great addition to Fun Nurse when catering for our older children. šš
Fun Nurse is now available for OSHC and school holiday programs, bringing fun, hands-on learning and age-appropriate experiences to children across all age groups!
