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Inter-School cultural competitions create awareness of drug abuse

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Inter-School cultural competitions create awareness of drug abuse

21 July 2023

- Amala Asvin [INT]

Don Bosco Jananam, the Department of Addiction and Counselling and Treatment Centre of the Salesian Province of Trichy, organized Inter-School Cultural Competitions in collaboration with Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Varadarajanpet, on July 14 to campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is commemorated on June 26 every year.

One hundred and seventy-eight students from 12 schools of Ariyalur District participated in the various cultural competitions at Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Varadarajanpet, based on the UNO’s theme for 2023, People First: stop stigma and Discrimination, strengthen Prevention. The students participated in speech, drawing, quiz, essay, singing and rangoli competitions.

Father John Dharman sdb, the Director of Don Bosco Jananam, Keeranur, addressed the gathering on the need for constant sensitization of the students and the role of the students in the campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Mr Dharmaseelan, District Child Protection Office, Ariyalur District, addressed the students on drugs and child safety. Father Francis Gamaliel sdb, the Rector and Correspondent, and Father Sebastian Jacob sdb, the Headmaster, graced the function. The Salesians of the local community and the staff organized the function. Father Amala Asvin sdb, the Assistant Director, coordinated the day’s programme. The Don Bosco Jananam awarded the winners with prizes and certificates. All the students received participation certificates and an eco-friendly cloth bag printed with the theme.