By Casey Neill
Economics studies led to Spring Parks Primary students buying a defibrillator for their school.
The Springvale South Grade 5 and 6 students held a whole school market day in term three as part of learning about economics.
“Throughout the term, students learnt important economic concepts like supply and demand, needs and wants and the best ways to make a profit,” Grade 5 teacher Rachel Armstrong said.
“They then applied this knowledge to run their own stall at Market Day.
“It was a huge success with a significant profit made.
“Because of this, the students had to decide how they should spend the money to benefit the community.”
They’d previously participated in the St John Ambulance school program and learnt the importance of good first aid and having the right equipment.
“Therefore they chose to buy a defibrillator as it would not only benefit the school community, but the greater community that surrounds our school,” Ms Armstrong said.
The company providing the $2100 machine attended the school on Friday 25 November to demonstrate its use to students and staff.
“We will make sure that our kindergartens and child care centres are aware of the defibrillator and that it’s for their use, too,” Ms Armstrong said.
Cash raised from the market left over after the defibrillator purchase will buy sports uniforms and soccer goals.
