Wellbeing

Mr. John Ryan - Deputy Principal

Cybersafety

This month on SchoolTV - Cybersafety

Young people today are growing up in an increasingly connected world where technology is part of their everyday lives –– for learning, socialising, and entertainment. While the digital world offers enormous benefits, it also comes with serious risks. From cyberbullying and online predators to inappropriate content and screen time concerns, navigating the online environment can be challenging for young people and their families.

Cybersafety is not just about blocking access –– it's about empowering young people with the knowledge and skills they need to use technology responsibly and safely. This includes understanding privacy settings, recognising scams, and developing healthy digital habits. At the same time, it's important for parents and caregivers to stay informed, have open and judgement-free conversations with their children, and lead by example through positive online behaviour.

In today's digital age, safeguarding a child's wellbeing must also include protecting their online life. This edition of SchoolTV will help you better understand the digital landscape your child is navigating and offer practical strategies to help them stay safe, confident and in control online. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your Edition https://mackillopleongatha.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/cybersafety-au

Specialist reports from Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and other cyber safety experts can be accessed.

New Uniform Guidelines Uniform 2025

The College has been working through the consultation process of developing new uniform guidelines. Two new features which require your attention are:

1. The uniform at MMCRC will now be a twelve-month-a-year uniform. This allows for students to wear uniform commensurate with the weather being experienced. Further consultation with students is taking place about the final wording of the twelve-month-a-year uniform.

2. A breach system is being proposed for removable and non-removable items

Uniform Breach System

Removable

1st Breach	Hand into the office and logged on SIMON and parents notified through PAM
2nd Breach	Hand into the office and logged on SIMON. Phone call home, letter on PAM. Parent/carer to collect item/s.
3rd Breach	Logged on SIMON. Phone call home, note on PAM. Student sent home, or alternative arrangements made.
Beyond 3rd Breach	Logged on SIMON. Parent/student re-entry meeting required with Deputy Principal - Wellbeing, or College Pastoral Care Leader.

Non - Removable

1st Breach	Logged on SIMON and parents notified via PAM
2nd Breach	Logged on SIMON. A phone call and letter sent home
3rd Breach	Logged on SIMON. Phone call home, note on PAM. Student sent home, or alternative arrangements made.
Beyond 3rd Breach	Logged on SIMON. Parent/student re-entry meeting required with Deputy Principal - Wellbeing, or College Pastoral Care Leader.

The College is working through phases of development see chart below. We are currently in Phase 8

Students from all year levels are providing feedback to Student Mission Leaders and the Deputy Principal of Wellbeing

Phase 1	Development of guidelines with Senior Wellbeing team	Completed
Phase 2	Draft discussed with Leadership Team	Completed
Phase 3	Draft further discussed with Wellbeing Team	Completed
Phase 4	Further review with Policy and Planning Team	Completed
Phase 5	Draft to be discussed with Advisory Council	Completed
Phase 6	Draft to be shared with MMCRC staff	Completed
Phase 7	Draft version sent via PAM to all parents for feedback	Completed
Phase 8	Draft version worked through with all Students via the Student Mission Team	In progress
Phase 9	Final draft prepared for leadership	To be completed
Phase 10	Guidelines published for access to all MMCRC community	To be completed

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