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Management of Substance Abuse Policy

DAINFERN COLLEGE

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Source domain: dainferncollege.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is Dainfern College's updated policy on managing substance abuse among students, based on national guidelines. It outlines definitions, aims, prevention strategies, and procedures for substance screening, disciplinary actions, and support for affected students. The policy includes blanket and targeted screenings, mandatory parent declarations, and an amnesty program for students seeking help voluntarily. It emphasizes education, rehabilitation, and confidentiality over punishment.

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Substance screening

Students may be required to undergo substance screening, with the policy stating that the screening is for the parents’ account.

Who it is for
Students at Dainfern College who are required to undergo screening
How to act on it
Undergo Substance screening when required by the School; the screening is acknowledged through the Declaration and is for the parents’ account.
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the Student may be required to undergo Substance screening and that this screening is for the parents’ account
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Policy on the Management of Substance Abuse by Students at Dainfern College

Dainfern College makes its policy on managing substance abuse by students available for use by the school community.

Who it is for
Students, parents or guardians, staff and the School community
How to act on it
Use the policy document at the stated link.
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Policy on the Management of Substance Abuse by Students at Dainfern College
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Declaration

High School students and their parents or guardians are asked to sign a digital or physical Declaration confirming that they know the policy and accept that the student may be required to undergo substance screening at the parents’ cost.

Who it is for
High School Students and their parents/guardians
How to act on it
Complete and sign the digital or physical Declaration.
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“Declaration” refers to the form, either digital or physical, that High School Students and their parents/guardians are asked to sign

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Key Takeaways

  • November 2018
  • Dainfern College
  • High School
  • Substance screening
  • blanket screening
  • positive test result
  • Disciplinary Committee
  • Declaration
  • amnesty programme
  • follow-up screening
  • referral to Counsellor/Deputy Principal
  • report to state authorities
  • 1st offence: suspension up to one term
  • 2nd offence: expulsion
  • parent/guardian involvement
  • Dainfern College
  • Preparatory School
  • High School
  • School Counsellor
  • Deputy Principal
  • Principal
  • Disciplinary Committee
  • Government Gazette (13 December 2002, 4 May 2007)
  • National Policy Framework for the Management of Drug Abuse by Students