It was called the Teen Health Promotion Morning there were 5 workshops.
The health board staff were:
Tara – Alcohol
Mhairi – Sexual health
Karen – Relaxation
Kim – Hygiene
Julie - Smoking
All the boys from classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, were at the work shops.
In the smoking workshop Julie showed us a machine taking a draw of a fag and what happens in your body. It was disgusting.
In the relaxation workshop you got to lie down and listen to Karen talking. It was relaxing and there were candles and music .
The alcohol workshop with Tara told you all about what drinking does to you .
Kim's hygience session was about taking care of yourself and washing
The workshops ran all morning. Each class went into different ones. They lasted about twenty minutes and then you moved onto the next class. They explained about each subject and gave you leaflets to take away.
It all took place in classes in our school. All the equipment they needed for each workshop they brought with them.
They told the teenage boys about stuff they need to know to keep them healthy. I found them OK.
Report by Dean (4th Year)