Students at Narre Warren South P-12 College learnt how to party safely this week during a safe party open day. From left: Year nine students Nilav Ahmadi and Kaitlan Scott, Sheryl Musgrove from South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA), with Silvia Rivera and Tahlia Seisun.By Rebecca Fraser
STUDENTS at Narre Warren South P-12 school know how to party safely.
On Tuesday the school’s year nine and 10 students attended a safe party open day to learn how to have fun responsibly.
Organised by the college’s well-being coordinator Kari Wilkins and early years coordinator Elene Archbold, the event included a number of presentations and workshops from a range of community organisations and agencies.
Family Planning Victoria, police and ambulance representatives, the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA), and South East Alcohol and Drug Services (SEADS) attended the school and spoke about a range of topics.
These included drink spiking, sexuality, laws surrounding under-age drinking, and students’ rights and responsibilities.
Police, ambulance and alcohol and drug services provided interactive workshops with a focus on how to avoid problems and injuries at parties.
The program is designed to help students make informed decisions and consider alternatives to drinking.
The City of Casey sponsored the day and supplied free lunch to all students.
Police and ambulance members spoke to groups about their role in the community, and when and how students should call upon their services.
Ms Wilkins said many year nine and 10 students were at the age when they were starting to go to parties and it was very important that they knew how to have fun safely.
“We know that prohibition does not work, so students need good information about how to have a good time safely and responsibly.
“Drug education is built into the school curriculum but this allows students to learn from experts,” she said.
