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Tag Free (for years 9¨C10)

Tag Free provides learning activities to reduce graffiti vandalism by encouraging young people to develop pride and respect in themselves and their community.

What students will learn

These year 9¨C10 resources will help students to learn:

  • about the history of personal expression
  • about the impact and consequences of graffiti vandalism
  • recognise positive peer pressure to have pride in one¡¯s community
  • to take action to improve their community and show pride in their achievements.

Seven focus areas

Learning activities are arranged in seven focus areas.

Focus area 1: The history of expression

Students explore some of the ways in which people have expressed themselves through time and create a legitimate personal expression.

Focus area 2: Graffiti vandalism ¨C what does it mean?

Students define graffiti vandalism and describe the effects of graffiti vandalism on themselves, schools, Police and community.

Focus area 3: Consequences of graffiti vandalism

Students explain that graffiti vandalism has consequences for all and match a graffiti-related offence with its penalty.

Focus area 4: Is it art?

Students define urban art and list the differences between urban art and graffiti vandalism.

Focus area 5: Making a difference

Students distinguish between negative and positive peer pressure and explain the importance of positive peer pressure.

Focus area 6: Pride in your community

Students take responsibility for improving their community and express pride in themselves and their community.

Focus area 7: Being creative

Students express themselves creatively and display their achievements.