Wellbeing
Inhalant Abuse on TikTok
Unfortunately, inhalant abuse, or huffing/chroming, is resurging among young people, fueled by TikTok. It has become a trend for young people to film themselves abusing common inhalants and posting to social media. Household products like aerosol sprays and glue contain toxic chemicals that produce a quick high but come with severe risks, including brain damage, heart failure, and sudden death.
Social media challenges have normalized this dangerous behavior, exposing teens to life-threatening experimentation. Many videos downplay the risks, making inhalants seem harmless. Their easy accessibility further increases the danger.
I would encourage every parent to read the following two articles to increase awareness and discover ways to support your children.
https://adf.org.au/insights/
Smart Pass
A reminder to all families about the introduction of SmartPass, a digital student movement system that will be implemented across our secondary campus. SmartPass is designed to enhance student accountability, improve school safety, and streamline movement during class time.
With SmartPass, students will request and manage their movements when they need to leave class, reducing disruptions and ensuring they are where they need to be for learning. This system also allows staff to monitor student movement in real-time, helping us create a more secure and efficient school environment.
To learn more about SmartPass and how it benefits students, parents, and schools, please visit: https://www.smartpass.app/parents.
We plan to roll out Smart Pass in Week 7.
Dillon Price | Leader of Wellbeing