Ascension Collegiate in Bay Roberts is the backdrop for the launch of this year’s School Program, which educates young people about the risks and consequences of impaired driving.
Road crashes are a leading cause of death among Canadian youth, with alcohol, cannabis and other drugs involved in more than half of those crashes.
The program, which is delivered by MADD Canada and sponsored by the Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation, will be available in the traditional format as well as classroom or virtual formats, depending on each school’s preference.
Following the presentation, schools receive an educators’ guide and a school kit with additional scenarios to help teachers continue the sober driving conversation throughout the school year.
The program, titled: “One Last Dance,” will be delivered to 20 schools in the province this year.