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Work Area 1: Young Peoples Programmes

The KDPPG school programmes have been operational in Killinarden Schools since 1994. Over a period of time the Programmes have extended, to other Schools within the Tallaght area. KDPPG programmes are now part of the SPHESchool curriculum within our Schools. The success of the programmes is a result of a partnership approach with KDPPG/WRENS Principals / teachers within local Schools. The partnership has became stronger over the years which has resulted in the effective completion of the programmes within the Schools. The project has also facilitated information stands and talks in Schools. KDPPG programmes are evaluated internally annually.

The following outlines the aims and programme content, School programmes completed and information stands/ talks which KDPPG facilitated in local schools in 2013:  

5th Class Community Awareness & Life Skill Programme (students aged 9-10)

Aim: This programme aims to link in with SPHE curriculum within schools to build a better awareness. The programme aims to build self-confidence by teaching assertive behaviour, to create self-belief and hope for a better community, it provides information in relation to clubs and activities within the community and it aims to help young people explore feelings and develop healthy attitudes.

Outcomes: Many of the children who participated have become more assertive and are less inclined to succumb to peer pressure in relation to taking alcohol and drugs. As one teacher noted the fact that the project teaches the children to say no is one of the strongest parts of the project. Stephen Rourke KDPPG Evaluation report 2003.

Students will understand the three different types of behaviour, aggressive, passive & assertive. Students will understand the importance of discussing feelings. Students will acquire some knowledge of the effects of smoking and alcohol.

6th Class Drug Awareness Programme (students aged 11-12)

Aim: This programme aims to build up awareness and under­standing about different types of drugs (nico­tine, alcohol and illicit drugs) and to outline the impact and the consequences of various drugs. The Drugs Awareness Programme begins in fifth and sixth class in primary School. KDPPG are conscious of the dangers of providing information about cigarettes, alcohol, solvents and illegal drugs at too early an age. Hence, the sequential nature of the various programmes - with the Self Esteem Programme taking place in fifth classes and the Drugs Awareness Programme, taking place in sixth classes.

Outcomes: The students have become more aware and informed about the dangers and consequences of alcohol/drug misuse and KDPPG programmes have provided clear and accurate information. “The course has taught me what happens to me if I get addicted to drugs”. “I learnt that drugs can kill me. I didn’t know that before”. (Comments from two participants) Stephen Rourke KDPPG Evaluation report 2003 “Students misinformation around drugs will be challenged and corrected. Students will have a more informed knowledge of drugs and alcohol, the law and the effects on a person. Students will understand the importance of choices and consequences in their lives. Students will have a clear understanding of assertive behaviour”.