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Don't know if there is already a thread for this but anyway..

If you haven't already seen page 19 of The Sun, Here - http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/article2251564.ece

The article is about Campbeltown Grammar currying out random breath tests on pupils before school dances to make sure they have not been drinking.

It says - 'Parents slam secrecy'
As far as I know, It wasn't a secret?
My family knew they were doing it, and so did most people to be honest. And how many Parents are we talking about here?
Kind'a anoying me becuase they seem to be over exagerating it ( Excuse the spelling ).

Yeah, So what are your views on it?

I think its a load of bull to be honest, parents seeking atention.

parents seeking attention is exactly what it is! but i'd also like to say its a bit sad that the glory days of being 'allowed' to be drunk at school dances had to end before i left school. shame, would have enjoyed a few more hazy nights at school dances before i left haha

Just as well they didnt do that when i was at school, reckon at least half of us wouldnt have got in

They should be doing this is more schools in my opinion.

Aye, was good gettin' half jaked doon' the Cuttin'.

In my time a few of the teachers could have done with being tested

The irate parents are obviously not interested enough in their kids education to read the school website (and I am surmising the same info appears in the school handbook) where it quite clearly states that "pupils may be asked to undergo breath testing for alcohol use on the arrival at a dance. Testing may be applied on a random or targeted basis."

You will have noticed The Sun quoted an unnamed source (newspaper speak for made up quote). It is a pity that it is necessary to deploy these things but anything that can cut underage drinking should be applauded

This happened frequently at most schools discos me and my friends attended in the East End of Glasgow. I went to St Gregory's RC Secondary in Cranhill, Glasgow and it was the norm before the school disco to get a bit of 'dutch courage'. No harm really. It always lessened the blow of being rejected! -so my friends told me.

I sent Gordan Tait an email
Just thought I would tare his artical up in his face, I made it sound not as bad and professional though

Bobh wrote:This happened frequently at most schools discos me and my friends attended in the East End of Glasgow. I went to St Gregory's RC Secondary in Cranhill, Glasgow and it was the norm before the school disco to get a bit of 'dutch courage'. No harm really. It always lessened the blow of being rejected! -so my friends told me.

Jeezo the Greg ,some of my mates went there and they used to have to be drunk to go to classes never mind the disco's

Ahh, the Greg. It brings back so many fond memories. Thank you Bluebhoyno1.

NelsonL1995 wrote:The article is about Campbeltown Grammar currying out random breath tests on pupils before school dances to make sure they have not been drinking.

I haven't read the article myself but does it mention anything about how they will decide whether to admit or not admit someone? The drink/drive limit? A non-zero reading?

Many children these days are responsibly introduced to alcohol by their parents by way of wine with some meals. Also some brands of mouthwash and non-prescription medications contain measurable amounts of alcohol.

Will the rector confirm that the same rule will be applied to all of the adults attending the event?

What a great resply Rumpole. Why did i not think of that?

Nelson1995 instead of WC1 carrying out breath tests going by your spelling maybe more spelling tists wud b in ourder