26 Oct 2016
On 17th November 2016 all Year 11 students will participate in the RRISK program at Coffs Harbour Education Campus. This is a free one-day seminar where students are taken out of the school environment and presented with valuable, credible information which supports the PDHPE curriculum.
RRISK aims to provide Year 11 students with the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to make informed decisions about driving, alcohol and drug use, risk-taking behaviours and safe partying. The seminars enhance curriculum-based drug and road safety education. The inter-sectoral RRISK committee and associated partners are committed to reducing these risks for young people. The key messages of the seminar are Plan Ahead, Know the Facts, Make Informed Decisions, Reduce Risks and Look After Your Friends. Students are challenged to think about their future decisions based on this information.
Permission notes will be distributed to students in the near future.
A professional learning opportunity for teachers, parents and community members is provided with the keynote speaker, Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia. The professional learning session will be held on 17/11/2016, from 4-6pm, at 'D' Block, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour Education Campus. Light refreshments will be provided.