Around 140 Ripon Grammar School students have learnt how to become lifesavers.
They were among more than 40,000 pupils throughout Yorkshire learning the vital skills which could help double the chances of someone surviving a cardiac arrest on National Restart a Heart Day.
Two paramedics, a first responder and a Mountain Rescue volunteer came into school to give sixth form students training in CPR and using a defibrillator.
Every year in the UK, more than 30,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest outside hospital, with 80 per cent of these incidents occurring at home.
Ripon Grammar’s deputy head of sixth form Lee Lyons said:
“We feel it’s very important that students know how to respond in case of an emergency.
“These vital skills could just help them save a life one day if they come across someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest.”
Students also watched a new ten-minute training video, created in partnership with Leeds-based digital learning specialists, Dynamic.
Parents and families are also being urged to watch the video to give them the confidence to step up and act in the ultimate medical emergency.
Yorkshire Paramedic Tristan Metcalfe, who stars in the video alongside BBC Sport’s Sam Harris, said:
“CPR is really easy to learn and the impact you can have could literally be the difference between life and death for someone.
“We are really grateful to Dynamic for developing this fantastic video which shows just how straightforward it is to step in and make the difference in these situations where every second counts."
Over the last 12 years, Yorkshire Ambulance Service has provided CPR training to 270,153 students at more than 80 per cent of Yorkshire’s secondary school on Restart a Heart Day, which is supported by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service Charity.
*Yorkshire Ambulance Service invites everyone to learn CPR by watching the new video at https://restartaheart.yas.nhs.uk/get-involved/cpr-training-resources/
Harrogate Fundraiser to share story of 9,000-mile unsupported bike ride to the himalayas
Harrogate pupils achieve distinctions across the board in drama exams
Harrogate hospital shortlisted for two national awards
Hampsthwaite school goes red to support children’s heart charity
Harrogate Convention Centre upgrade reaches new milestone
Harrogate IT company visits local school to educate pupils on sustainability
Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver nominated for Manager of the Month
Harrogate swimmer awarded prestigious scholarship
Call for volunteers to tackle litterbugs in clean-up campaign
Harrogate's Turkish Baths named 'Day Spa of the Year'
Police appeal after racially offensive drawings made in Harrogate
Popular Harrogate music festival shortlisted for national award
Saint Michael's first ever 10km run raises £50,000
Harrogate's Lottie McGuinness wins bronze at European Championships
The Harrogate care home taking residents on a trip down memory lane
Harrogate men encouraged to find their voice in new charity choir
Harrogate's Lottie McGuinness to compete in European Championships this weekend
Harrogate Mayor's chain too valuable to be worn without bodyguard
Two weeks left to nominate for Local Hero Awards 2026
Route revealed for Knaresborough Tractor Run 2026
