“Staying Alive” Emergency Day: A Video Showing What One Student Set in Motion

After the “Staying Alive” Emergency Day at Berlin Cosmopolitan School, it becomes clear what remains: a day that not only shared knowledge, but inspired a mindset. A newly released video captures the impressions of the day and shows what was set in motion by graduating student Henri Bauckhage.

At the Nature Campus, hundreds of students learned how to respond in emergency situations — from chest compressions to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). They were supported by a strong network of medical professionals, emergency services, and partner organizations. Together, they made first aid and resuscitation training tangible and accessible for students.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen at any time. This makes it all the more important for young people to learn early on how to respond correctly.

This is exactly where the Emergency Day comes in: students gain essential skills in resuscitation — and the confidence to act when it matters most. But the key takeaway goes beyond a single day: Knowing how to save a life must not be the exception — it should be the norm.

For Berlin Cosmopolitan School, the Emergency Day reflects an educational approach that goes beyond traditional learning. Students are encouraged to take initiative, develop their own ideas, and create projects with real societal impact.

At the same time, one thing becomes clear: for CPR and first aid skills to be effective, they must be practiced regularly. Annual training can help build confidence and ensure that students retain what they have learned.

The “Staying Alive” Emergency Day is more than a one-time project. It is an impulse — for schools, for education, and for how we prepare young people to act in critical moments.

The goal is clear: Every student should know how to save a life — and have the opportunity to refresh these skills regularly.