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It was tried by the Board of Management on 30th May, 2006. 1.1 Introduction St. Mary’sHigherNaas is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School for girls, operating under the Trusteeship of the Mercy Sisters, South Central Province. As such it supports the religious and educational philosophy of its founder, Catherine McAuley. The Mercy Education philosophy is as follows: Inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, Mercy Education is single-minded to holistic minutiae and to the victory of the full potential of each student, particularly the disadvantaged or marginalised. It is a process informed and influenced by the teaching and example of Jesus Christ and is conducted in an undercurrent of care, respect and joy. Mercy education is single-minded to an on-going whole-school minutiae in collaboration and partnership with the Board of Management, staff, parents and the wider community. The Mission Statement of St. Mary’s is: St. Mary’sHigheris single-minded to creating a respectful, caring, unscratched and supportive learning environment rooted in the Christian tradition and having as its aim the holistic education of all our students, encouraging each one to develop her full potential. 1.2 Why have a substance use Policy? § The world in which we live presents young people with many challenges that stupefy their health and well being. Exposure to alcohol, tobacco and drugs is part of this reality. Schools, including St. Mary’s, need to reflect upon how they might provide for the needs of their student cohort and respond thus to what are sometimes sensitive and emotive issues.§ The Education Act, 1998, provides that schools should promote the social and personal minutiae of students and provide them with health education.§ The National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008, ‘Building on Experience’, is now Government policy and it requires schools to have a substance use policy in place.§ The report from the National Advisory Committee on Drugs entitled ‘Drug Use Prevention’ (November 2001) emphasises the importance of schools developing substance use policies.§ The most recent European School Survey Project onSwigand other Drugs (ESPAD) Report (2004) highlights the seriousness of the problem among 16 year olds in Ireland, with Ireland ranking second of the 35 participating countries in terms of drug use, highest in terms of adolescents who regularly rampage drink and second highest in reported regular drunkenness. This policy sets out the framework within which the whole school polity manages issues relating to substance use. 1.3 Summary of Policy: i. StudentSoulSt Mary’sHigherprohibits the supply and/or use of all substances on the school campus by any member of the student soul during normal school hours. This policy moreover applies to external school related activities, sports, debates, educational trips etc. This policy should moreover be adhered to while in school uniform, en-route to or from school. Breach of policy will be dealt with in an even-handed way in vibrations with unmistakably specified guidelines and reflecting the school ethos outlined earlier. The school will strive to alimony offending students in the school system where possible, but the safety and well stuff of the greater school polity will be of primary importance. ii Teaching and Administrative Staff / Visitors to Campus St. Mary’sHigherprohibits the use of tobacco, stimulants, cannabis, solvents and opiates on the school campus at all times. The use of stimulants, cannabis, solvents or opiates is moreover prohibited on all external school related activities, sports events, debates, educational trips etc. A limited use of swig may be towardly at unrepealable organised functions on-campus. Staff using tobacco or swig at external school events (e.g. educational trips) must be cognisant of the impact of such use in the presence of students. This policy moreover notes employees’ legal obligations under Health and Safety legislation. Employees must ensure that they are not under the influence of an intoxicant to the extent that they may endanger themselves or others. 1.4 Structure of Policy This policy document firstly outlines the specific role and responsibilities of the Principal and staff members in relation to substance use. It next specifies the process in place for educating and training students in respect of the relevant facts well-nigh substance use and how they might weightier be provided with the towardly skills to deal with issues welling in this area. It moreover addresses the training to be provided to school staff and the information to be given to parents. The process of managing drug/substance related incidents are then outlined and, finally, the ways by which the operation of the policy is monitored, reviewed and evaluated is set out. 2. Responsibilities of Principal and Staff 2.1 Responsibility of Principal The Principal holds ultimate responsibility for all matters relating to the enforcement of this policy. The Principal may consul to the Deputy Principal / Substance Co-ordinator / Year Head or other, to act on her/his behalf in investigating specific incidents. The duties and responsibilities of the Principal (or nominated delegate) will include the following: 1. Dealing with all substance related incidents occurring in the school.2. All reports of incidents must be well-considered immediately to the Principal.3. Making all decisions regarding investigation of an incident; communicating with and liaising with all relevant parties; and making decisions on disclosure.4. Keeping all parties appraised of developments regarding any investigation.5. Securing and confidentially storing all documentation and records.6. Taking possession and temporary storage of all confiscated material and making decisions on disposal.7. Dealing with all media queries. 2.2 Responsibility of Staff Members Staff members should be enlightened of the contents of this policy and realise that they may have the initial contact with substance users. They may have to make initial moves to tenancy any given situation, pending notification and inrush of the Principal/Deputy Principal/Substance Co-ordinator / Gardai, as appropriate. The Principal and staff must prioritise their own and student safety in determining the level of tenancy required for any given situation. 3. Substance Education & Training Programmes 3.1 Students St. Mary’sHigheris single-minded to providing towardly education programmes for all its students as part of the Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) programme wideness the school curriculum. Our educational aims in relation to substance use are: a. To increase the self esteem and conviction of the students.b. To equip students with personal and social skills.c. To provide honest and towardly information on relevant substances.d. To enable students to make informed and responsible choices.e. To minimise harm by offering supportive and towardly interventionf. To publicise and highlight instances within the school community. 3.2 School Staff 1. All teachers involved in SPHE will be given the opportunity to avail of regular training in group facilitation and personal minutiae as provided by the Department of Education and Science or other towardly persons in the context of this policy.2. A substance co-ordinator may be scheduled to work in tropical undertone with the Principal, Guidance Counsellors and Chaplain. 3. A resource file will be set up to provide up to stage and relevant information on Drug, Tobacco andSwigUse. 3.3 Parents 1. The school, through its Parents’ Council will endeavour to squire in informing parents regarding substance use by organisingSensationEvenings in undertone with HSE, Gardai or other qualified personnel.2. Parents are expected to support the higher in their aims regarding substance use and to co-operate fully with the school in dealing with any incidents which may upspring 4. Management of Drug/Substance related incident 4.1 Procedures to be unexplored The procedures and policies outlined in the pursuit section take due worth of current Health and Safety Legislation (Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005. Particular worth is taken of the risk to self and to others when under the influence of prohibited substances and the responsibility of the employer (Board of Management) in this regard. In all cases, willpower will take worth of the seriousness of the particular incident. Counselling will be made misogynist as towardly from within the school system or by referral to external professionals by the Principal or Board of Management as well-set with the student, her parents or guardians. a. Substance found on premises i. Staff member confiscates substance and any associated equipment.ii. Informs Principal /Deputy Principal.iii. List and identify findingsiv Notify Gardai if appropriate.v. Complete towardly paperwork. b. Student behavioural change: (Noted by Teacher or Staff membergiving rise to reasonable suspicion of substance use) i. Closely monitor situationii. Ascertain problem by consultation with studentiii. Send for assistance if appropriateiv. Principal, Deputy Principal or scheduled Co-ordinator to attendv. Make DecisionMedical Help (Naas Hospital)Advise Parents or GuardiansAdvise Gardai (only if appropriate)To organise meeting with student/parent/JLO as towardly vicarial sensitively at all times.Determine sanction if appropriatevi. Maintain full documentation. b.1 BehaviouralTranspirationReported by Fellow Student/Gardai/Public i. Monitor student with towardly sensitivity to personize behavioural changeii Proceed as whilom (b.iii and b.iv)iii. The school will be conscious of the sensitivity of such a report but may not be in a position to guarantee confidentiality in the specimen of such disclosure. c. Student in possession or in act of using prohibited substance. Ensure the firsthand and well-judged documentation of instance followed by afair and sensitive hearing. CIGARETTES: Procedure:ConfiscateNotify parents Sanctions: Fine and Suspension Repeat Offence: Increase Fine, Longer Suspension ALCOHOL: Procedure:ConfiscateAssess StudentNotify Parents/Co-ordinator / Pastoral TeamMedical Help if required Sanctions: Suspension Repeat Offence: Suspension Option for expulsion pursuit Board of Management consideration. · Term of suspension to depend on gravity of incident and whether a first offence.· Return to school with signed statement from parents and student that incident will not be repeated. · Board of Management to consider option for expulsion if repeat offences occur and based on Principal’s advice. STIMULANTS/SOLVENTS/CANNABIS/OPIATES Procedure:ConfiscateNotify parentsSuspensionNotify GardaiApprise Board of ManagementDetermine Severity of offence/need for counselling/external help Sanctions:SuspensionSevere warning on possibility of remoter suspensions leading to exclusion if offences continue.Incident reported to Board of Management for considerationWritten guarantee of good behaviour from student/parents surpassing return to St. Mary’s.Expulsion by Board of Management pursuit suspensions, on Principal’s recommendation. d. Student Dealing in Drugs Procedure:Seek to detain Student (regard must be had to personal safety)Seek firsthand assistanceNotify ParentsNotify GardaiNotify Board of ManagementDetailed towage of situation by School and otherappropriate authorities. SanctionsImmediate suspensionExpulsion on recommendation of Principal pursuit investigation and Emergency Board of Management Meeting e. Teaching or Support Staff underSwigor Drug influence. Current Health and Safety Legislation is particularly relevant to personnel reporting for work under the influence of swig or drugsSwigor Substance Use: If the teacher or support staff member is unfit to work as a magnitude of taking swig or drugs, the health and safety of the school cohort is at risk. The Principal, if such an incident occurs, will follow procedures in line with current Health and Safety legislation and resulting with the school’s Safety Statement. In the context of this Policy, employees have the pursuit legal duty under Section 13 and 14 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005: · Ensure that they are not under the influence of an intoxicant to the extent that they may endanger themselves or others f. Visitor to Campus underSwigor Substance Influence: The school’s Health and Safety Policy moreover applies to this area. Procedure:Report matter to Principal/Deputy PrincipalAsk party to leave school premisesProvide assistance if appropriatePrepare and record detailed log of incidentRefer via Principal to Board of Management for whoopee 5. Use ofSwigon School Premises 5.1 The Board of Management have the validity and responsibility to govern the use of swig in areas under their control. 5.2 Social events on the Campus where swig is stuff served must have prior Board of Management clearance 5.3 Social events should ideally be scheduled for the end of a working day or in the evening 5.4Swigshould not be provided as a prize or reward for competitive events. 5.5 Consumption of swig by students and U18s is prohibited.Swigmust not be served to U18s 5.6 The consumption of swig and the results of such consumption must never compromise personal responsibility and peccancy 6. Monitoring Review and Evaluation 6.1 RecordsCareful and detailed records will be taken of all substance related incidents using towardly forms. An incident typesetting or register will be maintained by the Co-ordinator, Principal or Deputy Principal and completed immediately pursuit each relevant substance related incident. A sample incident report form is appended. The procedures unexplored and the outcome (i.e sanction details) will moreover be recorded in this register. 6.2 ReviewA periodic review of the policy by the Board of Management or a Policy Review Committee will be conducted. This formal review will take place at least once during a board’s tenure or increasingly frequently, if deemed necessary, in the light of new legislation, the school’s wits of dealing with substance related incidents and feedback from any interested party. 6.3 ReportingThe Principal will present a unenduring yearly report to the Board of Management, detailing the number and type of incidents recorded and outlining any recommendations for transpiration in the policy based on the previous years experience. Appendix I Symmptoms and Manifestations of Substance Use Common Symptoms of Substance Use a.Transpirationin Character (lying to imbricate up transpiration in life style)b. Poor physical appearancec. Unusual outbreaks of temperd.Glutuse of money/borrowing moneye. Stealing moneyf. Diminishing appetiteg. Spending glut time yonder from homeh. Attendance at school erratici. Wearing visionless glasses inappropriately (concealing dilated pupils) Some of the whilom symptoms can be caused by factors other than substance use, so it is important not to jump to premature conclusions. Manifestations of Specific Substances Glue Sniffing / Solvents a. Odour of inhaled substance on suit or breathb. Glue traces on gown hair or handsc. Spots or blisters virtually nose and mouthd. Watering of vision and nosee. Poor muscular controlf. Drowsiness or unconsciousnessg. Plastic bag hidden/crisp tons hiddenh. Disturbed behaviour, dizziness, headaches, illnessi. Loss of energy, sallow complexion, loss of appetitej. Lack of judgement and awareness, tendency to doze offk. Mood swingsl. Confused conversationm. Assembly in small groups in isolated areas during unravel timen. Symptoms similar to drunkenness, but of much shorter duration.o. Where solvents are used with swig squint out for very warlike behaviour and use lattermost cautionp. The possibility of COMA and DEATH if solvents are used or particularly mixed with ALCOHOL should be noted.Firsthandmedical intervention will be required Barbiturate Use a. Drowsiness, staggering, lack of interest, disorientationb. Withdrawal symptoms follow a pattern 12/24 hours Dizziness insomnia anxiety24/36 hours fainting, vomiting, muscle spasms/twitching36/48 hours Epileptic fits and deliriumc. Hospital treatment is recommended where there is any doubt, overdoses can lead to slumber and possible smart-ass damage. Amphetamine Stimulant Use a. Pupils dilated/excess activity/irritableb. Mouth dry, mouth ulcers, dizzinessc. Suppressed appetite/ weight loss/ insomnia Marijuana/ Cannabis Use a. Changes in visual perception/ wordless speech or writingb. Distorted judgementc. Touch, taste, smell intensifiedd. Sleepy or stuperous in later stages/unable to concentratee. Excitable / Inane Laughterf. Increased hunger and thirstg. Bloodshot eyes/use of eye drops/ inappropriate wearing of sunglasses Narcotic (Heroin Morphine etc) a. If inhaled drug rationalization redness and rawnessb. Scarring if injectedc. Pupils constricted / lethargy/ drowsinessd. Loss of appetitee. Speech slow and slurred Hallucinogen (LSD, STP , Mescaline) a.Unsimilarperceptions, distortion of time and spaceb. Changes in mood, intensified depression, lessened inhibitionsc. Dilation of pupilsd.Soultemperature and thoroughbred pressure unsimilar Latest NewsSt. Mary's is a Droichead School St. Mary'sHigheris a Droichead school. This ways that St. Mary's supports the…Read more... 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