School Classroom Sessions

Feedback from our participants

I liked the fact it was quite interactive. Also you explained the good side versus a bad side of drugs which was good.
Grade 9/10 Student
Thanks, learnt a lot of useful info I'll carry on for the rest of my life.
Grade 9/10 Student
I enjoyed the presentation - it was engaging, informative and got to the point.
Grade 9/10 Student
I liked how it is acknowledged people will do things and teaching them the reasonable way.
Grade 11/12 Student
Most interesting health lesson I've had. Would like to learn more.
Grade 7/8 Student
I learnt that there is good and bad drugs and that caffeine is a type of drugs.
Grade 5/6 Student
It was actually really fun to learn about, a really safe enjoyable lesson.
Grade 7/8 Student
I think that this is a great thing for kids to learn about drugs and what to do and not do.
Grade 5/6 Student
This reaffirmed what my mum told me.
Grade 7/8 Student
I liked the interactive aspects & the very judgement free education system
Grade 11/12 Student
A man at the front of a classroom, holding a large card that says 'vapes' and shows an illustration of vapes. Behind him on a whiteboard are two cards, one for 'alcohol' and one for 'medicine'. Several children are holding up their hands to speak. Illustration.

About these sessions

Our interactive classroom sessions equip young people with opportunities to ask questions and learn about the risks and potential harms caused by alcohol and other drugs.

All education sessions are aligned with the best-practice principles of drug education.

What do students say?

99%
of students reported that they had
increased their knowledge
by attending a classroom session held between July 2024 and June 2025.

How does it work?

Requesting classroom sessions for your school is easy:

  1. Fill out the form on the right to pop your request in the queue.
  2. Within 2 business days, you'll receive an email with next steps and your request number.
  3. When your request is at the top of the queue, one of our Educators will be in contact to talk to you in detail about your needs.
  4. Set a date, and enjoy quality education for your students!

Evidence-based Education

Our small-group interactive classroom sessions provide young people with opportunities to engage, interact, ask questions and learn about the risks and potential harms caused by alcohol and other drugs.

All sessions are curriculum-mapped against the Tasmanian Department of Education's Health and Physical Education curriculum, aligned with the best-practice principles of drug education, and use age-appropriate, evidence-based information and resources to enhance student's learning.

Make a booking

DEN's School Classroom sessions are provided to your school at no cost thanks to funding from the Tasmanian Government.

Want to book more than one training or education session for your school? Build your own Whole of School Support bundle.

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