Planning 10 P.A.R.T.Y. Program

The Grade 10's currently participating in Planning headed to Duncan Hospital this week for P.A.R.T.Y. (Preventing Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth), an annual program that takes place across the island to inform teens about the dangers of drinking and driving and other alcohol-related trauma. We were given a presentation on the importance of safe choices by several guest speakers such as a paramedic, and an ER specialist (who both work at Duncan Hospital), as well as a Cowichan Bay police officer. The grade 10's were shown memorable videos and told many tragic stories of youth who died from their poor decision making right here in the Cowichan Valley. The speakers' tales from the Duncan Hospital provided quite the reality check, proving alcohol related trauma can happen anywhere. We were shown a crashed car and took part in several startling demonstrations that taught us a lot about the dangers of drinking and driving and irresponsible use of alcohol. Although the outing's subject matter was somewhat solemn, the planning classes enjoyed themselves and all the grade 10's agree that it was very informative and helpful.

– Sarah A., Planning 10

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