By JESSE GRAHAM
A QUICK thinking five-year-old received a special award from the Yarra Ranges mayor last week, after saving his mum from a major stroke earlier in the year.
Dixons Creek Primary School Prep Vincent Hart was given a bravery award by Mayor Fiona McAllister on Friday 28 March during a whole school assembly.
His award comes after his mother, Megan, suffered a major stroke on 12 February, and Vincent rushed to her side, following instructions and alerting family members.
Making sure that Megan didn’t fall asleep, Vincent talked to her, brought her water and comforted his younger sister, Natalia while his aunty, Marcia, rushed over.
Megan was taken to the Box Hill Hospital for treatment, and later transferred to the Peter James Centre for rehabilitation.
She has been recovering since then, and was able to attend the event, smiling proudly with other family members as Vincent received his awards.
Cr McAllister began her presentation at the school by asking the students their definition of “courage”, “bravery” and “proud”, before explaining:
“We’re here to talk about and celebrate something one of you has done that was really brave, showed a lot of courage, that we’re really proud of,” she said.
“Vincent’s mum got really sick really suddenly … all of a sudden, he had to be brave and show courage and had to work out what he should do to look after her.
“Vincent was so brave and showed so much courage and quick-thinking that his mother is standing here with him today.”
Cr McAllister then bestowed a medal, badge and framed award to the beaming five-year-old, as his classmates and family members applauded him.
The award and a gift was organised by the Coffee N Chat Ladies group in the area, which Megan is a part of.
