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Little Yarra Steiner School Drug and Alcohol Policy
The possession, use, sale of alcohol, marijuana, or any illegal narcotic substance, or any paraphernalia or equipment associated with the use of these substances, or coming to school under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not permitted at any time, nor at off-campus events sponsored by the school. LYSS also believes that experimenting with alcohol or other illegal drugs on evenings or weekends is dangerous and potentially harmful to children and adolescents. The extended use of these substances will harm the lungs and other organs, impair mental functions, weaken the ability to concentrate and think, and significantly affect motivation and the ability to accomplish school work. Students found to be in violation of this policy will be required to attend educational sessions relating to drugs and alcohol. The severity and nature of the actions taken by the school will be dependent on the severity of the breach. However, should the breach be seen as extreme the College of Teachers may review the enrolment of the student. Education
Drug and Alcohol Education is a joint responsibility between school, home and the broader community. Drug and Alcohol Education will be provided at several levels of schooling and will include specific Drug and Alcohol education curriculum as well as resilience education, problem solving skill and appropriate coping strategies. Drug and Alcohol education will be based on a Harm Minimisation approach.
Aims:
· To provide students with a comprehensive, age appropriate Drug and Alcohol education curriculum. · To ensure that Drug and Alcohol education is embedded across key curriculum learning areas. · That resilience education forms a strong basis for Drug and Alcohol education at our school.
Implementation: · The school will develop and oversee the implementation of a Drug and Alcohol education program. · Appropriate resources will be used to enhance the curriculum · Drug and Alcohol Education will take a Harm Minimisation approach. · Drug and Alcohol Education will be inclusive of resilience education and will encompass problem-solving skills and appropriate coping strategies. · The school will develop a network base of community agencies that may assist in the implementation of Drug and Alcohol education. · Professional development will be provided to ensure staff feel confident in delivering Drug and Alcohol education · The school will provide information sessions for parents around Drug and Alcohol education
Document Updated: 11/12/2008 |