Just before the term break, we welcomed Paul Dillon to Christchurch to speak to senior students at SMC and Christ's College.

Paul also gave a parent presentation on risk-taking in our teens. His clear messaging around drugs and alcohol is simple - be safe, have a plan. I know our students regularly remember his talks and we look forward to welcoming him back in the future.

If you are interested in reading more from Paul, he has a blog for parents: Doing Drugs with Paul Dillon. He has also released a podcast under the same name, available on iTunes and Spotify.

You can also follow Paul on social media - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Information on Paul's 2009 best-seller Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs is available here.