On Thursday the 13th of June, Year 8 participated in an intriguing First Aid incursion aimed at fostering our sense of collaboration and critical thinking. With sessions hosted by the Royal Life Saving Society (NSW), students in Year 8 got a glimpse into the true significance of first aid, and how it can be utilised in order to save the lives around them. Taking further depth into the works of life saving manoeuvres such as CPR has truly reminded students that their presence in emergency situations such as these are pivotal. In alignment with syllabus components, the day taught students how to maintain resilience in challenging situations, and appropriately handle times of stress. Students were given the opportunity to put these practices to work, truly altering and shaping the skills they had learnt. Additionally, the day was filled with exciting activities such as netball and basketball, ways in which students were given the opportunity to improve physical health and seek all-round enjoyment. It’s safe to say that the incursion was filled with a large number of opportunities to work on student wellbeing and skill, deepening a commitment to the 7 Pedagogies for Deep Learning and enabling individuals to seek out and embrace new experiences. The day was truly significant for Year 8 students, building our sense of character and challenging the ways in which we continue to think.