Two Year 12 students from Oakleigh Grammar have come to the aid of an elderly woman in distress, potentially saving her life.
Ella and Anthony were on their way to the local shops in Oakleigh when they witnessed an elderly lady fall and hit her head after fainting outside of Oakleigh Station.
The pair rushed to aid her, helping the woman up and immediately called 000.
Both students stayed with the disoriented woman, who had regained consciousness, for 30 minutes until an ambulance arrived so they could explain to paramedics exactly what they saw when the woman fell.
“Their quick response and compassionate care prevented a tragedy, and the impact of their actions resonated beyond the immediate incident,” the school said in an announcement.
“The elderly woman’s children contacted the Principal Mark Robertson to express their profound gratitude for what Anthony and Ella had done.
“This appreciation underscores the significant difference these young people made in a moment of crisis.”
Even as both students were rewarded for their actions during a morning tea with Principal Robertson, they remained modest.
Anthony aspires to work in the media for a news organisation and Ella is unsure of her career path but is considering the mining industry.
“The genuine concern and care shown by Anthony and Ella echo the sentiment of the School’s HARK values (Honesty, Aspiration, Respect and Kindness) which make up the very fabric of Oakleigh Grammar and its community.”
Oakleigh Grammar added that while this incident highlights students character it also reinforces the importance of community engagement and the real-world application of values.
“It serves as a powerful reminder that young people can and do make a significant positive impact in their communities.”
“While academic excellence is always a driving force of Oakleigh Grammar, equally important is the need to foster socially responsible and community minded students who can make a difference in the lives of others.”
