Bagnall Elementary students graduate from the Groveland Police Department’s D.A.R.E. program. (Photo Pentucket Regional School District) Bagnall Elementary students graduate from the Groveland Police Department’s D.A.R.E. program. (Photo Pentucket Regional School District) Chief Jeffrey Gillen delivers remarks during the D.A.R.E. Program graduation at the Bagnall Elementary with Sgt. Josh Sindoni and Officer Christopher L’Italien. (Photo Courtesy Pentucket Regional School District)
GROVELAND — Superintendent Justin Bartholomew, Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen, andPrincipal James Day are pleased to share that Bagnall Elementary School students graduated from the Groveland Police Department’s D.A.R.E. (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) program.
About 66 Grade 6 students graduated from the program on Friday, April 4. Students in each Grade 6 class also participated in an essay contest about what the program meant to them.
Essay winners included: Owen Potter, Kara Walsh, and Ava Tarquinio. Winners received a trophy and a certificate.
Sgt. Josh Sindoni facilitates the D.A.R.E. program, which teaches students drug and alcohol resistance, but also empathy, respect, responsibility, communication, anti-bullying techniques, how to deal with stress, and the importance of making good decisions.
The D.A.R.E. program is supported through the Groveland Police Department budget.
“I am proud of the Bagnall students for graduating from the D.A.R.E. program. This program is a great way to connect with peers and learn about the dangers of illegal substances while also learning how to effectively communicate with others,” said Chief Gillen. “I would like to thank Sgt. Sindoni who works with the Bagnall School to facilitate this program. Educating our younger community members as they prepare for middle school is a great way to connect with our community and implement a safe and respectful community for all.”
“I would like to thank the Groveland Police Department for once again partnering with the Bagnall School to host the D.A.R.E. program,” said Principal Day. “It has been truly amazing watching our sixth graders grow not only as students but as people. This program allows our students to work with peers and community members by learning about making good decisions. I am excited to see what our students accomplish next as they prepare for middle school.”
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