Sofia, June 17, 2019
Monday, June 17th. Our first alumni class of the Sofia Health Education Academy demonstrated their skills and knowledge in front of classmates, teachers, school directors, school psychologists, parents and supporting institutions. The solemn event took place in the Events Hall at 1st High school, Sofia. The young people from 1st, 144th, 119th schools, 1st ELS and the Professional School of Textile and Fashion Design split into three teams after “drawing straws” and presented the topics “Transformations During Puberty”, “Contraception and STIs” and “Prevention of addictions”. We are very glad that our video on puberty was part of the “fun”. Otherwise the presentations pushed the audience to participate actively. The culmination was a surprise for all – we were visited by the TV show “Masters of the air” who enhanced the effect of the challenge.
The “Prevention, Integration, Sport and Tourism” (PIST) Directorate of Sofia Municipality maintained an atmosphere of “academic” graduation – with togas, mortar-board hats, welcoming speeches with well-intentioned hint. There were questions from the audience, written on pieces of paper and gathered in a repurposed mini-aquarium, which were read in front of everyone and answered together.
We from BFPA are very happy that this is happening and believe that in the new academic year together with PIST Directorate, NCPHA, BRCY and the Centre for Humane Policy we will continue the activities with these and also other schools in Sofia. Because young people are worth the effort, and their parents, teachers and headmasters too! And now – we wish you a good summer! We continue anew in the autumn! Because knowledge preserves the health!
