Year 12 students at Trinity bay High School attempt to play a game of handball wearing beer goggles.
Year 12 students at Trinity Bay High School recently experienced what it is like to try and function whilst drunk without having to consume a drop of alcohol.
Staff attempt to ‘walk the line’ wearing the beer goggles.
School Based Police Officer Senior Constable Cherie Giles took the students through the Keep-it-in-Focus program which allows students to use a different range of beer goggles designed to demonstrate the effects and potential risks associated with alcohol intoxication.
By wearing the goggles students are given the ability to look through intoxicated eyes with a sober mind whilst undertaking a series of reaction, balance and target tasks.
“With their goggles on the students were asked to walk in a straight line, throw a ball into a bin, walk an obstacle course through witches hats and to attempt to even play a game of handball,” said Senior Constable Giles.
“The game of handball proved to be quite entertaining. The school principal and the deputy principals were also keen to join in and have a go.
“The beer goggle activities formed only part of the program. The students were also educated on the health risks associated with drinking alcohol, standard drink consumption, binge drinking and statistics in relation to alcohol related deaths and injuries. ”
Students learn about standard drinks and what it’s like to try and function whilst impaired by alcohol.