VPHS
First Aid
Back Row: Rene Clack; Thabisa Rhayi; Salizwa Camagu; Michaela Jamieson; Bruce Kolbe; Aaron Applewhite;
Mikayla Kaschula; Laiken Meyer; Andre van Niekerk;
Middle Row: Waison Sing Jam; Jacqui Stockwell; Samantha Sosora; Nepo Ntsono; Anna-Jade Badier;
Michelle Stockwell; Naledi Mooi; Shane Stevens
Front Row: Tanaka Kandayi; Yolanda Mzilikazi; Natasha Bremner; Corrie van Rensburg; Mrs Monteith; Lufezo Jali;
Puselethu Funde; Babalwa Zokoza; Husnaa Sampson
First Aid has added something new to boast about
this year. Last year we brought in the new high visibility jackets. This year our first aiders qualified not
only to a level one or two, but fully qualified all the
way to the third level, and at a price that would not
break the piggy bank.
We have had numerous injuries and enquiries, both
on the sports fields and at the school throughout the
year that all our first aiders handled with knowledge,
care and discretion beyond their years. Even to the
point where companies and corporations outside of
VPHS have requested and paid for our students to
first aid at their functions.
First Aid is aimed at everyone, especially those that
do not participate in a sport at derby days. In this
way, every student can get involved and help in a
manner that is definitely needed. Not only is first
aid a valuable skill to have at school, but it is a life
skill. This knowledge can help save a life in many
situations. Emergency training is now included to
help manage situations not just at school, but at
home and on the road too.
I look forward to the future of First Aid at VPHS
with even more exciting plans in store for next year.
Mrs Alydia Monteith
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