STEAM News
Navigating the Upcoming Social Media Ban
With the incoming under-16 social media ban/delay, many families are navigating new territory around online communication and wellbeing. At St Columba’s, we continue to prioritise digital citizenship through our ongoing STEAM and wellbeing programs, supporting students to build healthy online habits and make informed, respectful choices in the digital world.
For parents wanting to learn more, our Parent eSafety Resources page includes links to free webinars and up-to-date information to help families manage this transition confidently at home. We encourage all parents to explore these resources and stay informed as the landscape of digital safety continues to evolve.
In addition to the resources featured on our website, the Port Phillip Middle Years and Youth Services team is hosting a Digital Parenting Workshop for all parents of young people in Years 5–12 who attend school or live in Port Phillip.
Presenter: Steve Villani and Rebecca Martin, Founders of Evolve Edu (you may remember Steve from our recent Education Breakfast).
Evolve Education will be delivering a series of parent information sessions on eSafety for young people this November and December funded by the City of Port Phillip. The first session is an interactive workshop that empowers parents with practical skills to support their teenagers' digital wellbeing. The second session looks at the changes in social media age restrictions for under-16s which will be coming into effect on December 10th, exploring ways to help families navigate these changes.
It is recommended for parents to attend both sessions where possible, although it is not mandatory.
Event Details:
Session 1: Digital Parenting- Regulate and Respond
- When: Monday, November 24th
- Where: Port Melbourne Secondary College
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Session 2: Navigating the Social Media Delay
- When: Thursday, December 4th
- Where: Port Melbourne Secondary College
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DHAYW.
