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

SMOKING, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

 * PURPOSE


 * 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.


 * PROCEDURES


 * 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.


 * EFFFECTIVENESS REVIEW

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