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Note to Mischa: drink driving is so not hot!

Posted December 30th, 2007 by Ainslie

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Mischa Barton has ended the year on a sour note, after being arrested for drink driving and also driving without a valid driver's licence. She joins the

Schoolies Week

Posted November 1st, 2006 by Kylie

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So, you're in year 12, you can see the finish line and it's time to party! It's true that you have worked hard and celebration is deserved, however, Schoolies Week needs to be approached with careful consideration and you will need to have plans in place so that you can avoid unwanted trouble.

Be aware of the following:
Older people wanting to "hang out" with you - Older guys are much more experienced than you! Chances are they were at Schoolies Week last year, the year before that…probably every year for the last 10 years…and they know what they want and how to get it. You are the target! Be aware and take precautions such as: never wonder off alone, keep a mobile phone on hand, watch your drinks, and don't get drunk! Fights break out - In a crowd so large, especially with alcohol in the mix, fights are likely to break out at any given time for any given reason. Keep alert and stay out of harm's way. Younger friends - Don't encourage your younger friends to attend Schoolies Week. They are under age and at risk of getting into trouble. They will have their turn when they complete year 12. Drink Spiking - Never put your drink down, watch the person pouring your drink…don't trust ANYONE! Drugs - For some reason many people who don't usually do drugs, think it's OK at Schoolies Week. Unfortunately, this can lead to putting yourself in more danger due to feeling disoriented. STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS!!! They mess with your thoughts and you can act in ways you never usually would. Alcohol intake - Be very careful. Drinking lots, quickly seems to be a "cool" thing to do at Schoolies! It's really not cool and can lead to being severely and dangerously intoxicated. You don't want to be at the hospital getting your stomach pumped when you could be having a great time with your friends! Sexual Assault - At Schoolies Week this is common! You need to protect yourself! Don't flirt with strangers. Be careful at the beach and when you walk back to your apartment. Watch out for your friends and help to keep each other safe.

Be aware of the following:

Older people wanting to "hang out" with you - Older guys are much more experienced than you! Chances are they were at Schoolies Week last year, the year before that…probably every year for the last 10 years…and they know what they want and how to get it. You are the target! Be aware and take precautions such as: never wonder off alone, keep a mobile phone on hand, watch your drinks, and don't get drunk!
Fights break out - In a crowd so large, especially with alcohol in the mix, fights are likely to break out at any given time for any given reason. Keep alert and stay out of harm's way.
Younger friends - Don't encourage your younger friends to attend Schoolies Week. They are under age and at risk of getting into trouble. They will have their turn when they complete year 12.
Drink Spiking - Never put your drink down, watch the person pouring your drink…don't trust ANYONE!
Drugs - For some reason many people who don't usually do drugs, think it's OK at Schoolies Week. Unfortunately, this can lead to putting yourself in more danger due to feeling disoriented. STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS!!! They mess with your thoughts and you can act in ways you never usually would.
Alcohol intake - Be very careful. Drinking lots, quickly seems to be a "cool" thing to do at Schoolies! It's really not cool and can lead to being severely and dangerously intoxicated. You don't want to be at the hospital getting your stomach pumped when you could be having a great time with your friends!
Sexual Assault - At Schoolies Week this is common! You need to protect yourself! Don't flirt with strangers. Be careful at the beach and when you walk back to your apartment. Watch out for your friends and help to keep each other safe.

Having covered most of the dangers associated with Schoolies, remember that it's about having a great time and chilling out after all the hard work you've put in at school. So have fun but be safe!

Here are some sites for further information: schooliesweek.qld.gov.au & schoolies.org.au.