2 classes at the final

Tyrol’s primary school children are top in civil defense

The primary school pupils showed what they can do when it comes to civil defense.(Bild: Land Tirol/Neuner)

Tyrolean children put their civil defense skills to the test. Two school classes can now go to the national final in Vienna. According to Provincial Councillor Astrid Mair, the little ones are already contributing "to a safe society".

Around 1,200 Tyrolean primary school pupils took part in the Children's Safety Olympics this year as part of the Austrian Civil Protection Association's "Safety Tour 2024". Now it was time for the regional final in Brixental Valley. Over 200 children from ten primary school classes once again showed off their civil defense skills. The activities ranged from a fire extinguishing competition to a hazardous materials cube puzzle.

Two school classes go through to the national final.(Bild: Land Tirol/Neuner)

Two schools at the national final in Vienna
The 3b class from Hopfgarten elementary school in Brixental Valley came out on top. Together with the 3d class from St. Johann elementary school, which was ranked lower due to a formal error, they will take part in the national final in Vienna.

"Through their willingness to generate knowledge about safety-relevant topics, the children are already making a valuable contribution to a safe society," said a delighted Astrid Mair, State Councillor for Safety.