Drug and Alcohol Roadshow Hits Onchan

Wednesday, 5 May 2010 at 12:46

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Sessions Geared at Parents of 11 Year Olds

Today will see another Drugs and Alcohol Awareness seminar held in an Island School.

Today’s session will be held at Onchan Primary School, kicking off at 1.30.

The sessions are targeted primarily at parents of children making the step from Primary School into High School this September.

There will be experts on hand to field questions from parents who may have some concerns.

Orla O’Donoghue is the Drug and Alcohol Liaison Officer, she told us about the main aims of the sessions.

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