WELLBEING
MRS CECALA
Pilot school
Strengthening prevention and responses to child sexual exploitation, harmful sexual behaviours and dating violence for children and young people.
Power to Kids in Schools is a professional learning program that upskills educators and schools to strengthen prevention and responses to child sexual exploitation, harmful sexual behaviours and dating violence. Power to Kids supports educators with the knowledge and practical skills to hold 'brave conversations' around sexual health and safety. The program features three evidence-based strategies including a school-wide education approach, early identification and intervention, and connecting with appropriate services to disrupt harm.
Caroline, Siobhan and myself have attended three days of training through the Mary MacKillop Institute which offered eye opening statistics around child safety and exploitation. We as a staff at Holy Name have begun completing modules of learning and are a pilot school in 2024.
Over the coming months, I will be sharing statistics and information which will support you to have conversations within your family regarding online activities.
eSafety Commission Webinars
With the increase with student use of devices, here are some parent and carer webinars that you may find of interest.
Consent and online boundaries: how to support your primary-aged child
As children begin to navigate the online world, they need to know how to make decisions around consent and boundaries. This webinar will outline strategies for parents and carers, as well as support those hard-to-have conversations.
It's suitable for parents and carers of children in primary school.
Term 3 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
- Tuesday, 13 August, 12.30 pm
- Wednesday, 11 September, 12.30 pm
Understanding how to support your child with online gaming
This webinar provides an overview of selecting quality games, understanding how to reduce the risks of gaming and how to create better gaming habits.
It's suitable for parents and carers of children and young people in primary and early secondary school.
Term 3 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
- Tuesday, 3 September, 12.30pm
An introduction to online safety and emerging technologies
An overview of the opportunities and risks posed by emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, commonly referred to as AI, as well as generative AI (GAI). Enhance your family’s digital literacy, learn about the potential harms and how to protect your children online.
It's suitable for parents and carers of children in primary and secondary school.
Term 3 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
- Thursday, 5 September, 12.30pm
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data?
Schools must now complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) every year. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments or “help” at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of students with disability.
Please click the attachment to read who qualifies and to learn more information.