Nine Dunstan High School students were found using cannabis during lunch hour by school staff resulting in Alexandra Police being called to the school on June 16.

Subsequent police inquiries have led to an adult in Alexandra being charged with possession of cannabis and cannabis utensils.

Alexandra Police Senior Constable Garry Milford said it was disappointing that cannabis has filtered down from our community into the school.

“[However] all parties are united in their efforts to curb the supply of cannabis to our most vulnerable – particularly these young students,” Gary said.

“Police and the school will continue to take assertive measures against those in the community that have no regard to disrupting the lives and learning opportunities that we seek for all children and young people.”

Alexandra’s Dunstan High School has around 560 students from year 9 to year 13: Photo The Central App

Dunstan High School principal Reece Goldsmith said where there are drugs in a community, from time to time they inevitably make their way into secondary schools.

“Sadly we are no exception. We are always vigilant and when issues arise we respond in …an appropriate manner and we certainly take these incidents extremely seriously.

“Our response includes liaising with the police who are great in supporting us,” Reece said

All these students have since been dealt with by the school, with the focus on preventing such future offending.

There has been emphasis placed on identifying pathways to provide ongoing health support and education to students around this issue.

Several young people have been referred to the local youth aid officer.

If you are seeking help for yourself or your children around these issues, please contact your local GP, or Healthline on 0800 1737 1737 or free-text 1737.