Warrington School/Board Of Trustees/Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol

SMOKING, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

The procedure recognizes the importance of providing a healthy workplace for students and staff in accordance with the Smokefree Environments Act 1990.
To comply with the regulations in the Smokefree Environments Act, 1990.
To provide non-smoking role models.
To give non-smokers protection from tobacco smoke.
To ensure the safety of students and staff.

1. All school areas (land/buildings) will be free from alcohol, illegal drugs and tobacco smoke.
2. This procedure applies to all staff, parents, contractors and visitors to the school.
3. The procedure applies to all days of the year.
4. A school building and/or area may be hired for an out of school hour private function. The Board of 5. Trustees may approve the consumption of alcohol during the function.
6. Cars, buses and their drivers, transporting students are subject to this policy.
7. School trips and camps are subject to this procedure.
8. Signs identify the school as Smokefree areas are to be prominently displayed.
Any issues arising from the policy are to be discussed with the Principal.

1. This procedure will be reviewed by the Board in accordance with the board's self review timetable.