Year 10 and Year 11 pupils have watched a live performance of 'I Love You Mum, I promise I Won’t Die.' 

The play tells the story of Daniel Spargo-Mabbs who tragically died at the age of 16 from an unintentional overdose of MDMA. It charts what happened to Dan, the decisions he made and how it affected his family and friends – from tragedy to redemption – and all told in their own words.  They will learn key facts that will help them make informed decisions and important strategies to put their decisions into practice in a pressured situation.  Offered with support available for pupils should they need it.

The DSM Foundation, was set up by the family in 2014 after the death of Daniel. It aims to educate and support young people to make safer choices about drugs, and they work with pupils, teachers, parents/carers and professionals in schools, colleges and community organisations across the UK and overseas.

You can read more about the DSM Foundation and the play on their website.  Please visit  www.dsmfoundation.org.uk

We have been fortunate to secure a fully funded drugs awareness workshop aimed at parents and carers. The sessions, which usually last 90 minutes, are very highly regarded by attendees, with many commenting that they find them informative, practical and helpful as well as powerful, thought-provoking and non-judgmental.  

We would urge all parents/carers to take advantage of this opportunity; particularly if, like Fiona you have few concerns about your child. Further details will follow next term.