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Learning and Teaching

CAREERS EXPO 

 

The Pathways Expo is Wednesday, July 30, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is an excellent opportunity for students and families to explore the various options available to them in the senior years at St John’s Regional College.

 

Students in Years 9 to 11 are required to attend to gather information about VCE and VCE VM. The evening will include tailored information sessions and an array of subject booths to explore the variety of subject options and pathways available at St John’s Regional College.

 

Universities and TAFE Institutions will also be available to answer any questions.

 

 

 

CYBER SAFETY 

Susan McLean Cyber-Safety Presentation:

Helping Young People & Parents Navigate the Online World

 

In today's digital age, young people are more connected than ever. Through websites, apps, games, and social media, they can reach—and be reached by—millions of people worldwide. While this offers exciting opportunities to learn, socialise and explore the world, it also presents real risks. These include cyberbullying, online harassment, identity theft, exposure to inappropriate content, and in some cases, grooming by online predators.

 

All parents and students are invited to attend a presentation by Susan McLean, a leading Australian expert in Cyber-Safety and presenter and advisor for schools, on Monday 11 August at St John’s College. Susan will explore the risks of the online world and educate parents on how best to support their teenage children through topics such as:

  • Popular apps and platforms kids use
  • Online grooming – warning signs and prevention
  • Cyberbullying – what it looks like and legal consequences
  • Problematic Gaming
  • Managing Screen Time
  • Exposure to harmful content and how to protect children
  • The dangers of sharing explicit images

To book your interest in this free event, click on the link below:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1366206

 

For more resources and information on Cyber-Safety, go to:

 

Online Safety Advice in your Language:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/communities/cultural-linguistic/translations

 

eSafety for Parents/Guardians:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents

 

Cyber-Safety Solutions:

https://www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au/

 

Maria Nasioulas

Junior Programs Leader