Syringe Safety

Over the past few years the issue of syringes being occasionally found in the school grounds has been raised. This is an unfortunate part of living in an inner city area. The issue has been explored by the P&C and the School Board and we are continuing to look at ways to limit this hazard. Our gardeners regularly check the boundary fence and rake the sand pits. Students are also reminded not to touch any syringes that they see and to report them to an adult. We have a sharps container in the office to collect used syringes. 

The issue has been raised with the Stirling Council and I met today with the local chemist who runs an addiction treatment program. He believes that his clients are not the ones disposing of needles inappropriately. The concern is that some local drug users may meet behind the chemist to deal and then inject drugs. His staff regularly check the fence and clear any needles that they find. He has a camera which covers behind the chemist but not the entire fenceline. Together we are approaching the Stirling City Council for additional assistance in reducing the risk to local members of the public and our students.

Parents are encouraged to discuss this issue with their child and remind them that they should never touch a syringe.