Digital Technologies

SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNTS

Following on from this reminder below, we have also noticed that many students are emailing parents and parents emailing students during class time.  School email accounts are to be used for educational purposes only.  If you need to contact your child please do so through the office.

Just a reminder that students Google accounts are for school use only.  Recently I have seen evidence of students using their accounts to sign up for gaming platforms, streaming services, social media and other external websites.  If a teacher requires the student to sign up to something linked with their school work that is fine.  However, if it is not related to school work, or a teacher has not asked a student to sign up to a website then this is not correct use of their accounts as per our IT User Agreements. If this has occurred then the account needs to be deleted.  Please check in with your child in regards to this and ask them, or help them to delete any accounts linked to their school email.

EXTENDED HOLIDAY LEAVE

A few parents have asked recently about what form needs to be filled out when they are taking an extended holiday.  There is an Extended Holiday Learning Plan 2024 eform on Operoo that is available whenever you may require it.

ONLINE SAFETY

Online safety has been a huge topic recently in the news.  This is an opportunity to talk to your child/children about how they interact online, what sites they go on and what social media sites they are on.  If your child is on a social media site, it is recommended you have their log in details and regularly log in to see what they are saying and doing.  A reminder that all social media sites have age restrictions, with most of them being 13 years and over.

Students from Year 1 to 6 last term all looked into online safety.  Whilst they are all aware and know what to do, it is important in reality they have your support and understanding when they are online and they talk to you about any issues they have.

The eSafety website is a great resources for parents and children. It has up to date information on what is happening online.  

Any questions or help please email me at 

nadine.jones@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au

Nadine Jones

E Learning Leader 

STEMMS Teacher