Last week our S2 students attended an important assembly on the issue of knife crime from Martin Crosser, the founder of the charity Charlie’s Promise. This was a hard-hitting and thought-provoking session designed to raise awareness of the dangers, consequences, and impact that carrying or using a knife can have on young people, their families, and the wider community.
We appreciate that the content may have been challenging or upsetting for some students. To ensure that they feel supported, our Guidance staff are available for any student who would like to talk further, ask questions, or seek reassurance. We will continue to provide safe spaces for discussion and reflection in the days ahead.
We encourage you to speak with your child about what was shared today. These conversations at home can help them process what they have learned and reinforce the importance of making safe and positive choices.
If you have any concerns or feel that your child may benefit from additional support, please do not hesitate to contact their guidance teacher.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our young people safe. We would like to thank Martin for coming in to deliver the presentation, and to Inverness Caledonian Thistle Community Trust who informed us of the connection that they have made with Charlie’s Promise. Inverness Caledonian Thistle have stated that they will offer tickets to an upcoming fixture to the S2 students who attended the presentation.