Students Learn Life-Saving Skills During Restart a Heart Day
Our Year 9 students at Scott College recently took part in a hands-on CPR demonstration as part of Restart a Heart Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about cardiac arrest and promoting CPR education. The day highlighted the importance of learning basic life-saving skills, giving students the knowledge to respond effectively in an emergency.
As a Medical Healthcare College, Scott College is committed to equipping young people with the confidence to respond in critical situations. During this year’s Restart a Heart Day, students received essential training in Basic Life Support, including how to call for help, perform CPR, and use a defibrillator. These sessions combined theoretical knowledge with practical experience, which students quickly put into practice under guided supervision.
The blend of classroom learning and hands-on practice helped students understand the urgency of a swift response in cardiac emergencies and the meaningful impact they can make by taking action.
Mr. Oakes, Head of School at Stoke Damerel, led the session and expressed pride in the students' commitment and maturity throughout the training. He said, “The students showed an excellent level of maturity and demonstrated fantastic skills. Importantly, they feel confident in what to do should they come across someone unconscious, which is such an important skill to have.”
Restart a Heart Day reinforced the value of CPR training and encouraged a sense of responsibility amongst students, empowering them with the knowledge to potentially save lives.
