Thursday 27 March

Think U Know

‘Think U Know’ Online Safety presentations coming to Sacred Heart. We are pleased to be hosting online safety presentations with Senior Constable Stephanie Ward from Victoria Police next Thursday 27 March in the Multi-purpose Room.

The sessions will run throughout the morning. Parents are warmly invited to a parents session with Stephanie at 1:30pm.

Sessions for students are scheduled as follows:

9:30am – 9:50am – Foundation classes

10:00am – 10:50am – Year 5 & 6 classes

11:30am – 12:15pm – Year 3 & 4 classes

12:30pm – 1:15pm – Year 1 & 2 classes

The Think U Know program is designed, not to discourage kids from using the internet, but to encourage them to do it in a safe manner. The program, including presentations and resources, have been developed by the Australian Federal Police to prevent online child sexual exploitation. Topics are dependent on developmental stages and aim to help students at all levels build critical thinking skills and recognise unsafe situations online. Primary aged presentations focus on topics such as privacy, inappropriate contact and help seeking behaviours. The topics discussed in the presentations are linked to the relevant year level within the current Australian Curriculum. The aim of the Think U Know program is to reduce the incidence of online child sexual exploitation through education, and to encourage help seeking behaviours so no victim feels they are alone. Your child may have questions following this information session. The Think U Know website has information and advice for parents and carers, including resources to learn more about how to help children in your care.

 If you have any questions related to the program or require more information, please contact our Wellbeing Officer - Mr Paul Maddern.