Pubdate: Wed, 24 Jul 2002
Source: Valley Views (CN AB)
Section: Opinion
Copyright: 2002 Valley Views
Contact:  http://valleyviewspub.awna.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2307
Author: Julie Penner

DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION

Honorable Mention in the Junior Reporter category of the Write-On Contest

Julie Penner, grade 6 Harry Gray Elementary

D.A.R.E. is the program which Harry Gray Elementary students in grade six 
participate in once a week. On every Wednesday from about 12:30 till 3:20 
p.m., it is taught by the police officer Constable Ann Brinnen inside the 
school.

In this program the grade six students learn to resist drugs and abuse, how 
to say no and how to deal with different pressures and stress. Since there 
is a lot to learn, D.A.R.E. will take about 18 weeks. On the teacher's desk 
is a decorated container for any questions the students might have. Writing 
definitions, students also answer questions in their D.A.R.E. books. 
Students perform skits in front of the class and have group discussions as 
well.

Ashley Warnock announced, 'I think D.A.R.E. is a great opportunity for kids 
because it is fun, educational and it teaches you to resist drugs and abuse.'

D.A.R.E. really is an excellent program to teach students about drugs. If 
you stay drug free you'll also be staying healthier.
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MAP posted-by: Beth