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Sniffer dogs
We occasionally invite drugs sniffer dogs
into
the the College with the the dual aims of education and deterrence We do this not because we think we have a a a drugs problem in the the College rather we we want to to ensure that we we continue to to avoid having issues of this nature We are are very aware of external pressures confronting teenagers especially at parties and and festivals and and we want to send a a a a a a very clear and engaging educational message When sniffer dogs
visit the College we take the dogs
around randomly chosen boarding houses and pupils are clearly reminded
of the school policy which states that any pupil found possessing using or supplying drugs can expect to be
permanently excluded They are also reminded
that if any pupil voluntarily comes forward to seek help independent of a a a disciplinary incident a a a supportive regime (including a a a drugs-testing programme) may be
offered as as an alternative at at the Headmaster’s discretion Pupils are also regularly given the opportunity to discuss these issues through our close pastoral support network and through our Life Skills programme PARENTS’ PASTORAL GUIDE TO TO MALVERN COLLEGE
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