Thursday 21 August 2008

21/08/08 - GCSE's Results

Today has been amazing.  Arriving at my school I was very nervous, as was many of my friends.  I did not know what to expect from my results and I didn't want to get my hopes up too much.  I had worked so so hard over the past two years for my GCSE's and very much wanted the grades to reflect my efforts.

Opening the envelope I was really nervous but amazed at what I saw.  I was in my own little bubble; just so proud of myself.  My results were fantastic.

English Language - A      English Literature - A
Mathematics - A             Sociology - A
Fine Art - A                    Food Technology - A*
Child development - A     Religious Studies - A* 
Drama - B

Having taken Science a year early and received my results in 2007 these weren't on my results list.  I did however achieve:

Early entry Double Science - AA

Thursday 10 April 2008

10/04/08 - Appointed Persons and Emergency Life Support Award

As part of my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award I participated in 6 hours of training in first aid.  We covered topics such as burns, bleeding, choking, shock, heart attack, eye injury, resuscitation, treatment of an unconscious casualty etc.  I took part in the test which you are required to complete to receive a qualification.  There were several parts to the test.  There was a written task, completing questions on basic knowledge of first aid, working on the Annie dolls to demonstrate successful approach to an injured citizen and show CPR, and walking into a unknown scenario, finding out what is wrong and showing initiative of how to deal with the injuries that are presented to you. 

Through this I have received certification for the following:
- Appointed Persons 10 April 2008 - Valid for 3 years
- Emergency Life Support 10 April 2008 Heartstart UK