The initiative was supported by members of the Clinical Skills Centre (CSC) and the Department of Critical Care Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM, and further strengthened through the support of community partners, including Gabungan Pelajar Melayu Semenanjung (GPMS) Paya Besar and Lepar branches, the Majlis Belia Pahang and PERKIM.

Together, these collaborations highlighted the importance of strong university–community partnerships in equipping young learners with practical health knowledge and essential life-saving skills.

The day began with a cheerful morning stretching session led by Br Muhammad Syazwan Rostam, a fourth-year student from the Kulliyyah of Nursing. The activity immediately lifted the pupils’ spirits and created an energetic and welcoming atmosphere for the programme.

Excited chatter and laughter filled the area as the pupils followed the simple movements and enjoyed the sense of togetherness. The programme then moved into an introduction to basic emergency assistance through an engaging session delivered by Dr Muzaitul Akma Mustapa Kamal Basha and Dr Hasanah Pairoh.

The session was deliberately kept short, simple and interactive to suit the pupils’ level of understanding. Pupils were encouraged to ask questions, share their existing knowledge and consider how they should respond during common emergencies.

Following the introductory briefing, the pupils were divided into ten groups and rotated through 10 hands-on learning stations. Each station was designed to introduce a specific health or emergency skill in an age-appropriate and practical manner.

Before the closing session, an evaluation and short quiz were conducted to assess the pupils’ understanding of the skills introduced throughout the day. Designed in an interactive and enjoyable format, the activity allowed pupils to answer questions, demonstrate selected techniques and reflect on their newly acquired knowledge.

The children participated enthusiastically, laughing and cheering one another on. For many pupils, the quiz became one of the highlights of the programme because it combined learning with play.

Teachers and facilitators observed that the pupils were able to recall key information and respond confidently. The activity also introduced an element of healthy competition while ensuring that the intended learning outcomes were reinforced in a positive atmosphere.

A major highlight of the day was the signing of a partnership agreement between SK Pandan and the Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM, symbolising the beginning of a sustainable partnership between the two institutions.

The partnership agreement was signed by the Headmaster of SK Pandan and Dr Abdul Alif Abd Hamid, Deputy Dean of Student Development and Community Engagement, Kulliyyah of Nursing.

The signing was witnessed by En. Abu Na’azeim Abu Talib, Assistant Secretary of Majlis Belia Negeri Pahang, and Dr Nur Ain Mahat, Head of the Department of Professional Nursing Studies, Kulliyyah of Nursing.