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Students Gain Life Skills at Fire Station Course
26 Jul
Summary
- Ten Year 8 students participated in a three-day safety course.
- Training included fire safety, road safety, and first aid.
- The course aimed to boost student confidence and teamwork.
Young students recently engaged in a transformative three-day safety course hosted at a Corby fire station. Ten Year 8 students from Kingswood Secondary Academy participated in this valuable program designed to impart essential life-saving skills.
The curriculum covered a range of critical topics, including fire prevention, road safety awareness, and practical water rescue techniques. Students also received comprehensive first aid training, equipping them to handle various emergency situations. The Action, Reaction and Consequence (ARC) course blended hands-on activities with classroom learning.
Course leader Michelle Bates highlighted the program's success in enhancing students' risk awareness and fostering teamwork. Kingswood Secondary Academy noted the course's positive impact on resilience and self-esteem. Students reported the group activities were "awesome" and the learned skills "beneficial."
