Please tell us how you found the First Sitting of the Senior Drugs and Alcohol Youth Forum
PUPILS' EVALUATION
1. Why did you volunteer to participate in the Senior D&AYF
-to get much deeper understanding of drugs and their effects on the individuals and society
2. Did you enjoy the First Sitting of the Senior D&AYF? Why?
-yes, I learnt a lot of new information about drugs and the consequences of them
3. Did they find your workshop activities useful?
-the information supplied was very useful and it broadened my knowledge of drugs
-the activities were useful, however, I felt that the groups were too big and it was hard to put across your views
4. Could anything else have been included at the 1st Sitting to make it more effective?
-not that I can think of
5. What did you learn on the day?
-lots of information and one person's story
6. Did you understand what was going on?
yes, however time was short for one or two of the set activities
7. Did you find it easy to join in the activities?
-no, I found the groups were too big and it was difficult to voice your opinion/ideas
-the debate and games were good so it was easy to participate
8. Did being involved in the conference help you to:
- gain the ability to make informed decisions on issues relating to illicit drugs?
::yes, I am now more aware of the serious dangers connected with certain drugs, effects of addiction
- improve your self-esteem & self confidence?
::yes as we were able to work in a team and make informed decision
::no
- improve your communication skills and working as part of a team?
::no, too big groups
- understand better the negative effects of illicit drugs & alcohol?
::yes, I found a lot of information in quite a lot of detail, things I probably wouldn't have known if if not for today
- increase your knowledge on harm reduction?
::yes, I was made aware of ways or alternatives to using drugs e.g. relaxing or exercise
- gain the confidence to express your own views?
::to a certain extent
10. How many times did you visit the CEWCNI website?
::on two occasions
11. How useful did you find the CEWCNI website?
::useful
::Please send us an email with your answers
