KANOWIT – Sekolah Kebangsaan Sengayan (SKS) hosted an anti-drug lecture and exhibition organised by the Sibu District National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) as part of the school’s Drug Prevention Education Programme (PPDa).
The programme was held on Thursday and focused on providing the school community with early information about the dangers associated with illicit substance abuse.
More than 40 school staff and pupils took part in the PPDa activities at SK Sengayan.
The anti-drug lecture and exhibition formed part of the school’s efforts to strengthen awareness of substance abuse and encourage healthier lifestyles among younger members of the community.
Through the programme, participants were introduced to information about different types of drugs and the potential consequences associated with their use.
The sessions also covered the negative effects that illicit substances can have on physical health and mental wellbeing.
AADK’s involvement provided participants with direct exposure to information about the risks of drug abuse and the wider threat posed by illicit substances.
The face-to-face format also gave members of the school community an opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of the issue through direct interaction during the programme.
The initiative was conducted as part of a broader effort to strengthen drug prevention awareness from an early stage.
By introducing prevention messages within the school environment, the programme aimed to encourage pupils and school staff to recognise the risks associated with illicit substances.
The organisers also placed emphasis on the importance of developing healthy lifestyles among younger people.
The programme provided an opportunity for participants to learn about the different forms of drugs and understand why their misuse can have serious consequences.
Information relating to health and mental health was also included, allowing participants to consider the potential impact of substance abuse beyond its immediate effects.
The anti-drug exhibition complemented the lecture by providing another way for participants to access information about drug prevention.
The combination of educational material and direct engagement allowed the school community to explore the issue from different perspectives.
AADK’s participation also strengthened cooperation between the government agency and the school in addressing drug prevention at the grassroots level.
The organisers highlighted the importance of awareness among young people as part of efforts to prevent negative social influences from affecting the school community.
For SK Sengayan, the programme formed part of its PPDa activities and provided a platform for pupils and school staff to receive information directly from an agency involved in drug prevention.
The participation of more than 40 members of the school community reflected the involvement of both students and teachers in the programme.
The initiative also provided teachers and other school staff with information that could support awareness efforts within the school environment.
Drug prevention education can involve identifying risks, understanding the consequences of substance abuse and encouraging individuals to make healthier decisions.
In this programme, those elements were addressed through information on drug types, health effects and the wider implications of illicit substance abuse.
The organisers also sought to strengthen the school community’s understanding of the realities surrounding illicit substances through direct engagement with AADK.
The face-to-face approach allowed participants to receive information in an interactive setting rather than relying solely on written material.
The collaboration between SK Sengayan and Sibu AADK was also intended to contribute towards maintaining a safe learning environment.
The organisers expressed hope that continued cooperation between schools and relevant agencies would help protect school communities from negative influences associated with illicit substance abuse.
The programme’s focus on early exposure reflects the importance placed on prevention among younger generations.
By bringing drug awareness activities into schools, students can be introduced to information about substance abuse while teachers and other school staff can strengthen their own understanding of the issue.
The programme also linked drug prevention with the promotion of healthy lifestyles, placing the subject within a wider effort to support the wellbeing of young people.
The anti-drug lecture and exhibition at SK Sengayan therefore served both an educational and preventive purpose.
Participants were given information about illicit substances, their potential effects on health and mental health, and the risks connected to substance abuse.
The involvement of Sibu AADK also provided an opportunity for the school to work directly with a specialised agency on drug prevention education.
Such cooperation can help schools strengthen their awareness programmes and provide students with access to relevant information from appropriate authorities.
The PPDa programme at SK Sengayan was attended by more than 40 participants comprising students and teachers.
The activity was held in conjunction with the school’s drug prevention education efforts and included the anti-drug exhibition and lecture conducted by Sibu AADK.
The organisers hope that the initiative will contribute to a safer school environment while strengthening awareness of the dangers of illicit substance abuse among the school community.
The programme also reinforced the importance of early prevention and healthy lifestyle education as part of efforts to address the risks associated with drug abuse.
Through continued cooperation between educational institutions and agencies such as AADK, drug prevention messages can be brought directly to students and school communities at the grassroots level.
