Cyber Safety

Devices down without the Meltdown 

Linewize's Online Safety Expert Teodora Pavkovic describes that parents often brace themselves for the inevitable meltdown that ensues when it's time to put the iPad away. Click here for an article and video discussing some practical strategies to help regulate your child's behaviour when it's time to put the devices down.

In other news the Years 3-6 will be participating in a cyber safety virtual classroom in week 4 and 5 of the term run by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.

The topic for Year 3/4 is-'Connecting with others and being positive online'. 

This will take place Friday 16th August 9:30-10:15am

The topic for Year 5/6 is- 'Using tech safely, responsibly and with respect'. 

Year 5 will have their session Friday 9th August 9:30-10:15am

Year 6 will have their session Thursday 15th August 9:30-10:15am

Students will bring home a worksheet of the topics covered to enable discussion at home.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at jdaidone@spmentone.catholic.edu.au

James Daidone

Digital Technologies Leader