“Health Management & First Aid Training”
On August 24, after completing two full days and one night of intensive and busy outdoor team-building exercises, Dr. Xie gave us a highly informative first aid lecture.
At the beginning of the lecture, Dr. Xie explained life-saving knowledge we can use to help those around us: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). She provided a scenario that could happen anytime in our daily lives—when a friend or family member falls into unconsciousness or shock due to a sudden incident—and showed how CPR can save their life. Dr. Xie demonstrated how to check whether a patient still has independent breathing and heartbeat, as well as how to perform artificial respiration and CPR. She also emphasized the critical importance of compression rate and depth for successful resuscitation.
Later, Dr. Xie posed a question: “If someone asks for your help because they are choking and at risk of suffocation, what should you do?” She introduced the Heimlich maneuver, using vivid examples and hands-on demonstrations to help us understand its importance in daily life. She not only explained how to assist others but also taught us how to perform self-rescue if we choke at home.
Finally, Dr. Xie stressed the importance of protecting ourselves in daily life and stepping up to help others when needed—essentially building a protective wall for our own lives and the lives of others. Through this lecture, we not only acquired practical first aid skills but also deeply appreciated the value of life and the importance of safeguarding it. These skills may one day play a crucial role, empowering us to protect both ourselves and those around us.
“Love on the Left, Friendship on the Right” – Healthy Relationships Lecture
On the journey of youth, many high school students find themselves at the crossroads of emotional understanding, sometimes struggling to distinguish between friendship and love. On August 26, our school’s in-service psychologist, Ms. Shen, held a lecture on “healthy relationships,” guiding students to make clear and responsible choices amid emotional uncertainties.
The lecture began from a scientific perspective: when we like someone, the brain releases dopamine, creating excitement and pleasure. However, Ms. Shen reminded us that such feelings can sometimes make us overly preoccupied with longing, which may affect our studies and daily life. The essence of youth lies not only in feeling “butterflies in the stomach” but also in personal growth and self-discipline.
During the activity, a creative role-playing game subtly brought students closer together. Ms. Shen presented realistic scenarios: the disappointment after a surprise, the frustration of being ignored, and so on. Students used emotion cards to express their immediate feelings. In that moment, each person’s emotions were unique—joyful, low, or irritable—but it was precisely through these genuine emotional exchanges that everyone realized: we can be so different, yet so connected.
As the lecture drew to a close, Ms. Shen shared a thought-provoking insight: the human brain does not fully mature until around age 25, which means we often perceive and judge the same situation differently. She encouraged students to maintain appropriate boundaries in interactions with the opposite sex—not too distant, but not overstepping—so that relationships can remain lasting and healthy.
Finally, Principal Liu’s words illuminated the core message of the lecture: “Before learning to love others, first learn to love yourself.” This is not selfishness, but the gentlest respect for both yourself and others.
Youth is a grand and delicate journey, and love is a lifelong lesson. This session was about boundaries, about choices, and most importantly, about learning to embrace relationships more fully and meaningfully.
