09 June 2023
Junior School Outdoor Education Spotlight: First Aid
During Outdoor Education sessions in Term 2, Junior School students have been learning about first aid with Mr Hutton and Mr Walker.
Whilst it might seem counterintuitive to have students learning indoors in a session titled Outdoor Education, when we venture into the outdoors there is always a chance that someone in our group, or a stranger on the trail, is injured and needs our help. We must be ready to respond.
In Luke 10:30-37, Jesus tells a parable to teach his disciples, that even our enemies are deserving of our love and care. Jesus explains how the Samaritan bandaged the wounds of the stranger he found on the road. When asked which of the three travellers demonstrated mercy towards the injured stranger, the expert in the law answered correctly, identifying the Samaritan. Jesus says to the expert in the law, and to each of us, go and do the likewise.
Students have therefore been exploring ways in which they can assist someone who is in need. Learning to think like ‘first responders’ and some practical skills of applying dressings, calling for help and caring for someone who has been physically injured.
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:36-37)
Mr Darren Hutton
Principal
