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SCHOOLCHILDREN HAVE THEIR ‘EYES OPEN’ TO DRUGS! |
26 February 2009 |
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Children at three primary schools in the Housing Market Renewal area of Sefton have been taking part in a drama workshop designed to teach them about the dangers of drugs.
The youngsters in years five and six at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Rimrose Hope and Waterloo Primary Schools took part in the 'Eyes Open' project funded by Maritime and Crosby Housing Associations through the Housing Market Renewal Initiative and delivered by the Altru Drama Company.
The actors gave a performance for pupils showing what effects drugs could have on their lives and followed it with a workshop where the children worked with the actors discussing the themes which the show had evoked.
The idea of the project is to enable young people to understand the physical and psychological effects of drug use, the causes of it along with peer pressure and addiction.
Drugs and substance misuse has been identified as a priority issue for both Seaforth and Waterloo and it's hoped this project will help raise awareness of drug use amongst young people.
Mandy Elliott , Chief Executive of Crosby Housing Association said: "This project is a hard hitting but necessary one for our young people. We are delighted that HMR funding has enabled us to show children the dangers that drugs can create through the comfortable and secure atmosphere of drama. The children in our schools now are the future of Seaforth and we will do whatever we can to create healthy, happy adults who want to live and work in our areas."
Sarah Jane Saunders, Director of Maritime, part of The Regenda Group explained; "As part of our Neighbourhood Plans for Seaforth, which aim to improve our residents living environment, we wanted to provide a project that our young residents could benefit from; so they feel safer in their homes and communities. We think equipping them with the knowledge and understanding this anti drugs project brings, might be a step towards helping them increase their awareness of the dangers that drugs can create."
The project links to the Government's 'Every Child Matters' Agenda - be healthy, stay safe and enjoy and achieve. |
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