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Smokebusters are members of an exclusive club for young people
who have chosen to reject smoking and promote health. There
are "Smokebusters" all over the world. The campaign
is organised in Northern Ireland by the Ulster Cancer Foundation.
Campaign Aims
- "Smokebusters"
is not a campaign against smokers. It is a campaign against
smoking and its health effects.
- Increasing
their defences against pressures to experiment with cigarettes.
- Providing
information directly to young people about the harmful consequences
of smoking.
- Involving
young people in fun activities to create a "Smoke free"
environment in their school, and community.
- Evaluation
shows it to be an effective means of smoking education.
How
Does The Scheme Operate?
Membership is FREE (available to P6 and P7 classes).
The Class Teacher enrols his/her class and receives a starter
pack containing:
- Teacher's
notes
- Classroom
resources
- Smokebuster
Newsletters
- Stickers
- Badges
- Membership
card for each pupil
Regular
communication throughout the year includes:
- Extra
resources and material
- Two
newsletters for each young person
- News
of special events, competitions and local activities
To find
out more please contact the Education Training Department
at the Ulster Cancer Foundation
40 - 42 Eglantine Avenue
Belfast
BT9 6DX
Fax: 028 9066 0081
Teachers,
click here to submit an online group application!
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