Student Wellbeing
The theme for eSmart Week 2025 is Be Heard. Be eSmart.
This theme is about empowering children and young people to use their voices to shape the online spaces they want to play in and communicate with one another.
This week we have unpacked conduct online. ‘Conduct’ refers to how people behave online, including how they communicate and share content. We're empowering children and young people to use their voices to shape the safe online spaces they want and deserve.
Our students have been honest when reflecting on the time they spend on screens watching content, playing games, and chatting. It has been during these discussions that students from years 3-6 have shared times when they have felt sad, overwhelmed, or angry with the way their friends talk online or share content without permission. Social media is a space that many children are using daily and often feel unhappy about their experiences. We encourage you to monitor the chat groups and content that children are engaging with over the holidays.
At SMCM, our digital learning goal is to help students become safe, smart, and responsible digital citizens who contribute to positive and supportive online spaces.
Lisa
Deputy Principal & Wellbeing Leader
lisa.heath@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au
Jess
Deputy Principal & Learning Diversity Leader