What's Happening at Fort Street
What's Happening at Fort Street
We are excited to welcome back @gulliverhancock to the Fort to paint four murals in the library. James has designed each illustration to align with books from our Non-Fiction section.…
What's Happening at Fort Street
What's Happening at Fort Street
Fort Street High School will hold an Open Morning on Wednesday 21 April. Bookings are essential and there is a maximum of one student and one parent per family. Date:…
Vaping is becoming a trendy pastime that is growing in popularity across Australia, especially amongst teenagers. It is the act of inhaling a vapour created by an electronic cigarette, or…
Fort Street High School will hold an Open Morning on Wednesday 21 April. Bookings are essential and there is a maximum of one student and one parent per family. Date:…
A recent petition, instigated by a former school girl from Sydney, calls for young women to come forward if they have been subjected to sexual assault whilst still at school.…
Congratulations to the Fort Street High School P&C and to all community members who supported the raffle. The money will be spent on new sports equipment and also go towards…
Congratulations to Eszter Coombs who came 1st in NSW in English Ext 2, Spanish Continuers and Spanish Extension. Eszter was also Dux 2020. Congratulations also to Jack Coleman who came…
We are excited to welcome back @gulliverhancock to the Fort to paint four murals in the library. James has designed each illustration to align with books from our Non-Fiction section.…
SPECIAL REPORT: Vaping & E-Cigarettes
Vaping is becoming a trendy pastime that is growing in popularity across Australia, especially amongst teenagers. It is the act of inhaling a vapour created by an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. Many teenagers are succumbing to peer pressure around this risk-taking activity due to the ease of accessing and hiding vapes. They are often cheaper than conventional cigarettes, making it more cost-effective and attractive to young people.
Although under 18s are not legally allowed to purchase any type of e-cigarette or vaping product in Australia, teenagers are finding ways to access them online. Australia has strict regulations in place for nicotine-containing products, and attempts are being made to regulate vaping and ban the importation of them. Many of the flavoured liquids associated with vaping, contain not only high levels of nicotine, but other potentially harmful additives. Many of these “e-liquids” contain chemicals that are likely to be toxic, that when inhaled or vaped repeatedly, can cause severe damage to the lungs.
Vaping is often marketed as being the “healthy” alternative to smoking. However, doctors strongly advise that if you do not smoke, then you should not start vaping. Most teenagers are unaware of the associated risks and potential impact vaping can have on their development and overall health. Parents are encouraged to discuss the dangers of nicotine addiction and include e-cigarettes in the discussion alongside alcohol and drugs.
This Special Report highlights the facts around vaping and e-cigarettes and what are the potential risks. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your special report fortstreet.nsw.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-vaping-au
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