Northampton International Academy cadets recognised for emergency response
Three Northampton International Academy (NIA) students have been recognised by the Combined Cadet Force Association’s praiseworthy action award scheme.
The scheme recognises cadets for rendering help and assistance to the general community, from minor incidents to life-saving situations and other real-life emergencies.
On January 26, three Year 12 students Caitlin Mills, Daya Warner and Lucy Wykes, who are all NIA CCF Royal Navy Cadets, stepped in to help when another student experienced a sudden seizure in a school corridor.
Drawing on recent First Aid training they had received through the CCF programme, they worked as a team to place the student safely into the recovery position, using his coat to support and protect his head and maintained a calm environment during a highly distressing situation. When staff quickly arrived at the scene, the cadets clearly communicated what had happened, providing a precise timeline and detailed observations that were crucial to the paramedics on arrival.
Executive Headteacher at Northampton International Academy Martin Serrão said: “Well done to Caitlin, Daya and Lucy. They didn’t hesitate to step forward with remarkable composure and decisiveness, and used their First Aid training to help a fellow student. They showed an impressive ability to ensure the wider environment remained safe and calm, offering reassurance and guidance to other students who were upset about what they had witnessed.
“All three exemplified the highest standards of the Combined Cadet Force, and demonstrated the DNA of NIA values of respect, collaboration and excellence, and are very deserving of this recognition.”
Caitlin, Daya and Lucy were presented with Praiseworthy Action certificates on behalf of the Combined Cadet Force Association.