{"id":16293,"date":"2026-10-01T14:38:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/kirkcolmprimary\/?p=16293"},"modified":"2026-10-01T14:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:38:15","slug":"restart-a-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/kirkcolmprimary\/2026\/10\/01\/restart-a-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Restart a Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today the whole school got stuck into an important (and potentially life-saving) lesson as we took part in \u2018Restart a Heart\u2019, aimed at encouraging as many people as possible to learn the basics of CPR.<\/span><\/p>\n

With our bags and cushioned in front of us we got to grips with the all-important 3 Cs: <\/span>
\nCheck, Call and CPR.\u00a0<\/span> \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udcde<\/span><\/p>\n

First up was CHECK<\/strong>: make sure the area is safe, then gently shake the person\u2019s shoulders and check whether they respond.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next comes CALL<\/strong>: dial 999<\/strong>, put the phone on speaker and get help on the way, we all kmow that there will always be someone available to take our call!<\/span><\/p>\n

Then it\u2019s time for CPR<\/strong>. We learned how to check whether someone is breathing by watching their chest and feeling for their breath. If they aren\u2019t breathing normally, it\u2019s time to start chest compressions. We practised placing our hands in the centre of the chest and pushing down firmly and quickly. And how did we know how fast to push? With the help of an unlikely medical instructor\u2026 Baby Shark! \ud83e\udd88 The song gave us a catchy rhythm to follow and helped us practise keeping the correct pace. Who knew a song about a baby shark could be so useful? We’ll not forget that anytime soon!!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We learned about the defibrillator , and although nobody could say such a tongue twisting word we all know that these are safe pieces of medical equipment that can be used by anyone in case of emergency!\u00a0 Our closest defibrillator is located at Kirkcolm Hub.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meta Skills:<\/span>
\nInitiative Ivy<\/span>
\nFocusing Fergus<\/span>
\nAdapting SAleksander<\/span>
\nSense Making Samira<\/span><\/p>\n

UNCRC Articles:<\/span><\/p>\n

Article 6 \u2013 Life, survival and development: Every child has the right to life and to develop to their full potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Article 24 \u2013 Health: Children have the right to the best possible health and to access health care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n