Students learn water can be fun, risky
EVANS CITY — With the sweet summertime approaching, the Seneca Valley School District wants to ensure its young students will enjoy a fun and safe season while around ponds, pools, lakes and even the ocean.
First- and second-graders from Ehrman Crest Elementary School in Cranberry Township had their turn Wednesday to participate in the district’s annual Water Safety Day, which sees elementary students take a school bus to a local pool for a variety of lessons.
The event has been held at EDCO Park and Pool since its inception for students who attended the former Evans City Elementary School.
A handful of Seneca Valley Senior High students who are lifeguards assisted with the program, which is coordinated by Chris Eden, an elementary physical education teacher at Ehrman Crest.
“My goal is to develop water competency in the students, so we can prevent drowning from occurring,” Eden said.
He explained that while no youngsters entered the pool, eight stations were set up in the park, poolside and even on Railroad Street beside the pool.
