Rand Park learners take top honours in Netcare 911 Inter-High First Aid Competition
Competing against 10 schools, Rand Park learners excelled in the Netcare 911 First Aid Competition, achieving multiple first and second-place finishes in theory and simulation.
Rand Park High School’s emergency care team has once again showcased their exceptional skills by achieving remarkable results at the annual Netcare 911 Inter-High First Aid Competition. Held at Parktown High School for Girls on September 14, the event put participants through a series of challenging tests, including injury simulations and a theory exam.
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With 10 schools and 120 learners competing, Rand Park’s 36 learners were up against tough competition. However, their hard work and dedication shone through as they secured multiple top placements in both the junior and senior divisions.
In the junior division, Shaela McGeer demonstrated her consistent excellence by winning first place for the second year in a row. She achieved a notable score of 88%, solidifying her reputation as one of the top young first-aiders in the competition.
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Following closely behind McGeer, second place was shared by three talented learners: Kieran Gould, Aariyah Sukhoo, and Andrew Nicolaidis. Each of these learners scored 84%, reflecting the high standard of skill and knowledge within Rand Park’s junior first aid team.
The senior division saw Rand Park’s Taelyn Neveling claim first place with an impressive score of 86%. Neveling’s excellent performance was complemented by teammate Tlaki Sebothoma, who secured second place with a score of 84%. Both learners demonstrated strong leadership and a deep understanding of first-aid practices.
In addition to the individual theory exam results, Rand Park’s teams also performed admirably in the simulation portion of the competition. One of the school’s junior teams, made up of Kieran Gould, Talia Seebran, Gabriella Strydom, and Danni Phillipson, placed second in their pool after handling a series of complex injury scenarios with skill and precision.
Rand Park’s senior team, composed of Simran Naidoo, Koketso Shabangu, Naledi Moloantoa, and Tlaki Sebothoma, also achieved great success by securing third place in their pool. Their ability to work together and apply their training in real-time simulations highlighted the strength of Rand Park’s emergency care training programme.
The school expressed immense pride in all the learners who took part in the competition. Their achievements are a testament to the high standard of Rand Park’s first aid training and the dedication of its learners.
“Well done to all of our first aiders!” said a representative from Rand Park. “We are incredibly proud of their hard work and fantastic results.”
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