April/2011

I had the privilege to bring in and listen to Paul Christie speak to both our Secondary and Elementary students within our board. His message is anything but simple and extremely effective as he relates his life to his ongoing battle with drugs. Not at any time does Mr. Christie's glorify his love affair with drugs, but rather strenuously cautions how his deadly addiction controlled his life for over 20+ years.
Drugs are reality in our world and the pressures that face our youth are a growing concern. A drug education action plan, forward thinking, and Paul Christie, allow students to have choices and alternatives to drugs. His 3 + days with our board definitely changed the lives of our students and commend Paul Christie for making the difference in the lives of our students.

Christopher Czop
Vice Principal
St. Mary's College
(705)945-5540
(705)945-5561 (fax)