Eyes Open is an important PSHE performance for year 6 pupils. We are incredibly proud of the impact Eyes Open has had (and continues to have) on children’s understanding about drugs, alcohol, peer pressure and transition from primary to secondary school. The play has toured schools since 2008 and will be available during June and July 2023.
The 50 minute performance, which takes place in your school hall, is hard hitting and engaging. The story follows The McCleary family and their interactions with both legal and illegal drugs. Your Year 6 pupils watch the performance and then all take part in a workshop, where they explore the choices made by the characters and the consequences of these choices. The whole session (either a morning or afternoon in your school) allows pupils to explore a difficult subject creatively, giving them the chance to ask questions and develop understanding.
