Junior Red Cross in 1950s at School

[iwccc]

Hi HeatherLynne,  Thank you for your contribution about the Junior Red Cross in Britain. We probably did some of the same things in our programme - just wanting confirmation for our programme in Sydney.  I cannot remember any boys but they may have belonged.  I imagine that it was for children to learn basic first aid and charity for after the 2nd World War.  Thank you - much appreciated

[iwccc]

Thank you cupoflife. Very interesting articles.  Still interested to find out what was done at Junior Red Cross Meetings.  At least (from your contribution)Know what the principles of Junior Red Cross was. Thank you I appreciate your help

[BillyF]

I was a member of the British junior Red Cross in the late 50s. Our uniform was the same as HeatherLynne`s.

I don`t remember any boys , although there could have been !!

I remember going to a Butlins at Skegness for some competitions. My friend Pat and I had practiced bed making for weeks beforehand; we came 3rd!

My Mum had been a member during WW2, I think this is why I joined.

[kiwihalfpint]

I received a Certificate verifying I attended a course of lectures and demonstrations in Primary School Health for The New Zealand Red Cross Society (Inc) Junior Red Cross and a Junior Red Cross Membership Card with the Pledge inside.  This would be mid 1960's.

From memory this was just a normal lesson in class, demonstrating on a dummy for mouth to mouth,  which I think was called the Kiss of Life, bandaging etc.

So it would have been our normal school day wear.

Cheers
KHP

[gazania]

I remember being in the Junior Red Cross at school in North Queensland. My Dad was the Head Teacher and keenly supported the introduction.  I do not know how it all came about.  My mother, like the other mothers, made my red cape. We had a veil  and we wore a white dress.  I remember marching in theAnzac Parade and our photo was published in the local newspaper.  We were given first aid instruction and I remember bandaging and arm slings.  I think my Dad took these classes as he had first aid qualifications.

[cupoflife]

May be of interest

https://www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/junior-red-cross/

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/ARTV05274

https://victoriancollections.net.au/collections?q=junior%20red%20cross

https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/585045

https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/items/ff418b27-e922-5419-8a7d-9b7cf0334576

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=Australian+Junior+Red+Cross&_sacat=0

[Gadget]

My memories of the UK organisation ~

Like Heather, I was a member of Junior Red Cross in the UK in the late 1950s and 1960s. This covered the 12-16  age group. 

As far as I can remember we wore pale blue cotton dresses. We met once a week for 2 hours.  The first part  was very formal, covering instruction in First Aid, Nursing and Midwifery. We were tested in each aspect and awarded badges if successful. I think I still have my badges somewhere.

After the formal session, we were taught various country dances!! Afterwards, we all went to the Fish and Chip shop and on to the Youth club!

It was an all female group. The male equivalent was St John's (Ambulance) cadets. I think the St John's group was mixed gender and they did wear the white shirt and black tie that has been mentioned. We didn't have a junior St John's in our village.

Gadget

Add - it was not school based.

[iwccc]

Dear Gadget,  Thank you for your input into my research. Much appreciated

[iwccc]

Kiwihalfpint.  Thank you for your contribution to my research. Much appreciated