On Thursday, 4 April, the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) is running a mobile blood drive in the PAC Atrium from 9am-1.30pm.

It is important that we encourage students into a lifetime habit of donating blood and making a worthwhile contribution to their community.

The Care of Children Act 2004 allows people 16 years and over to make their own decisions about whether or not they wish to give blood. Students may choose to donate blood at this session.

NZBS recommends that students discuss becoming a blood donor with their family. If families have a particular objection to the student choosing to donate blood, please make this known to the student and to the school before the blood drive date stated above. More information about blood donation will be available on the day of the blood drive.

Parents are also welcome to come to the school and donate blood at this blood drive.

NZBS respects the privacy of all donors and recommends conversations around blood donor eligibility is carried out sensitively. If you require any further information please call 0800 GIVE BLOOD (0800 448 325) or visit www.nzblood.co.nz

Becoming a blood donor…

Age: First time donors can be between16 and 70 years of age. 

Height/Weight: Weigh at least 50kg – First-time donors under 25 years of age must also meet the height and weight criteria. Use our handy calculator on our website at www.nzblood.co.nz to find out if you can donate.

Please watch this video, which explains who can donate and what the blood donation process is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhTaT410x3M&t=4s