**Peer Pressure Drama Script for JSS1 on Graduation Day**
*Setting: The school courtyard, decorated with balloons and banners for JSS1 graduation. Students are in their school uniforms, some wearing sashes for special awards. Parents and teachers are seated, waiting for the ceremony to begin. A group of JSS1 students is huddled near a corner, whispering excitedly.*
**Characters:**
- *Temi*: A bright, responsible student who wants to make good choices.
- *Chinedu*: Temi’s best friend, easily influenced but kind-hearted.
- *Sade*: The popular, confident leader of the group who loves to push boundaries.
- *Emeka*: Sade’s sidekick, always looking for fun and trouble.
- *Miss Clara*: A strict but caring class teacher.
- *Background students, parents, and teachers.*
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**Scene 1: The Plan**
*(The group is whispering near a tree. Temi looks nervous.)*
**Sade**: (grinning) Guys, this is our last day as JSS1 students! We need to do something epic to celebrate. I heard some SS3 students are sneaking out after the ceremony to a party at that new lounge in town. We should join them!
**Chinedu**: (excited) A lounge? That sounds cool! But… won’t our parents notice?
**Emeka**: (laughing) Relax, Chinedu! We’ll just tell them we’re hanging out with friends after. It’s graduation day—nobody will suspect anything.
**Temi**: (frowning) I don’t know, guys. That sounds risky. What if we get caught? And we’re only 12—those SS3 students are way older.
**Sade**: (rolling her eyes) Temi, don’t be such a baby. It’s just one night of fun. You want to be the boring one on graduation day?
**Chinedu**: (nudging Temi) Come on, Temi, it’ll be fine. We’ll stick together.
**Temi**: (hesitant) I’m not sure… My parents are expecting me home right after the ceremony.
**Emeka**: (mocking) “My parents, my parents.” Live a little, Temi! This is our day!
*(Miss Clara walks by, noticing the group’s intense conversation.)*
**Miss Clara**: (sternly) What’s going on here? The ceremony is about to start. Get to your seats, now!
*(The group scatters, but Sade whispers to Temi.)*
**Sade**: Think about it, Temi. Meet us by the gate after the ceremony if you’re in.
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**Scene 2: The Ceremony**
*(The graduation ceremony is in full swing. The principal is giving a speech about making good choices. Temi sits with her parents, looking distracted. Chinedu, Sade, and Emeka are giggling a few rows ahead.)*
**Principal**: (on the microphone) As you move to JSS2, remember that your choices define you. Peer pressure can lead you astray, but strong character will keep you on the right path.
*(Temi glances at Sade, who winks at her. Temi fidgets with her sash, torn.)*
**Temi’s Mom**: (whispering) Temi, you’re so quiet. Are you okay?
**Temi**: (forcing a smile) Yeah, Mom. Just… excited.
*(The ceremony ends. Students rush to take pictures with friends and family. Temi sees Sade, Chinedu, and Emeka slipping toward the school gate.)*
**Chinedu**: (calling softly) Temi! You coming?
**Temi**: (pausing, looking at her parents laughing with a teacher) I… I need a minute.
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**Scene 3: The Decision**
*(At the school gate, Sade, Chinedu, and Emeka wait. Temi approaches slowly.)*
**Sade**: (smirking) So, you made it! I knew you weren’t that boring.
**Temi**: (nervously) I’m not sure about this, Sade. What if something goes wrong? We don’t even know those SS3 students well.
**Emeka**: (annoyed) Temi, stop overthinking! It’s just a party.
**Chinedu**: (looking unsure) Maybe Temi’s right. What if our parents find out?
**Sade**: (snapping) You guys are ruining this! If you’re not coming, fine. I’ll go alone.
*(Miss Clara appears, holding a list of award recipients.)*
**Miss Clara**: (surprised) What are you all doing here? Temi, your parents are looking for you. And Sade, I expected better from you on graduation day.
**Sade**: (defensive) We’re just talking, ma.
**Miss Clara**: (firmly) I overheard enough. Sneaking off to a party? You’re too young for that nonsense. Temi, Chinedu, go back to your parents. Sade, Emeka, we’ll explain this to your guardians tomorrow.
*(Sade and Emeka look down, embarrassed. Temi and Chinedu exchange relieved glances.)*
**Temi**: (quietly) I’m sorry, Miss Clara. I almost went along with it.
**Miss Clara**: (softening) Temi, you’re learning. Peer pressure is tough, but saying no is a victory. Go celebrate with your family—you’ve made them proud today.
*(Temi and Chinedu walk back to the courtyard, where music plays and families celebrate. Sade and Emeka stay with Miss Clara, looking regretful.)*
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**Moral of the Drama:**
Peer pressure can tempt you to make bad choices, but standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard, builds your strength and keeps you safe. Celebrate your achievements responsibly, and trust your instincts.
**Performance Tips:**
- Use expressive body language to show Temi’s inner conflict (fidgeting, looking back and forth).
- Sade should be confident and loud, but her tone should crack slightly when caught to show she’s not as tough as she seems.
- Add local Nigerian slang or cultural touches (e.g., “abeg” or references to popular music) to make it relatable for JSS1 students.
- Keep the drama 10-12 minutes long, with energetic transitions between scenes.
Would you like me to tweak the script, add more cultural elements, or create a simple storyboard for staging it?