Digital Learning

Hi everyone,

Online gaming is a popular activity for many of our students, whether they are playing games on an iPad, computer or gaming console. Gaming can be a great way for children to have fun, connect with friends and develop skills such as problem-solving, teamwork and communication.

The eSafety Commissioner highlights that while gaming has many benefits, there are also some risks that parents and carers should be aware of. These include cyberbullying, inappropriate content, contact with people children don't know and spending money within games. Please see below some tip to help support families.

Know what your child is playing. Take an interest in the games they enjoy. Check the age ratings and find out whether they can communicate with other players.

Check privacy and chat settings. Many games allow children to talk or message other players, including people they don't know. Have a look at these settings together and consider limiting who can contact them.

Talk about online friendships. Remind children that people they meet through games may not always be who they say they are. Personal information such as their full name, school, address and location should be kept private.

Be aware of in-game purchases. Some games encourage players to spend real money on items, rewards or upgrades. Check purchasing settings and discuss expectations with your child.

Encourage positive behaviour. Remind children that the same expectations for kindness and respect apply when gaming online. If someone is being unkind or making them uncomfortable, they can stop playing, mute, block or report the player.

Keep communication open. Make sure your child knows they can speak to you or another trusted adult if something happens online that worries them.

A good conversation to have at home, rather than just asking your child how long they have been gaming, try asking:

"Who do you play with online, and what would you do if someone said or did something that made you uncomfortable?"

The eSafety Commissioner has a great resource for parents and carers that provides practical advice about choosing games, understanding online gaming features, managing spending and helping children when something goes wrong.

You can read more here:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/gaming

Warm Regards,

Steven Puhar

Apps List 2026

WPS Digital Learning Statement

Attached is the school’s digital statement outlining the online platforms and their privacy policies that the school uses on a day-to-day basis. 

As part of the school’s ongoing student education, the school will further enhance key understandings around user privacy, as well as the tools available on selected devices.

This will be embedded within the current school’s eSafety program that currently sees students undertake numerous digital workshops run by both school leadership, classroom teachers and external providers such as the Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s eSmart organisation.

Parents are advised of a key iPad feature to turn tracking off. This feature will be explicitly demonstrated to students within the school-based workshops.

Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking.

The list shows the apps that requested permission to track you. You can turn permission on or off for any app on the list.

To stop all apps from asking permission to track you, turn off Allow Apps to Request to Track (at the top of the screen).

Williamstown Primary Digital Information

Below is a link to the schools Digital Learning page. This page contains key information about the school's implementation of the digital technology curriculum as a tool within a blended learning environment.

JB HiFi Digital Purchase Portal 2025/2026

The JB HiFi purchase portal is again available for Willy PS families. The schools recommended minimum specification device is the iPad Gen 9, but the portal does also offer a range of iPad models and accessories. Although students have access to bluetooth keyboards we also recommend the Smart Keyboard or a 3rd party keyboard incorporated within the cover. This accessory will add value to the users experience.

Please also note the change in School Code.

Although the portal is set up through JB HI-FI on behalf of the school, we encourage families to explore all purchase options.

Further GoogleSuite for Education Information 

Please find attached documents released by DET.

The first document gives a deeper understanding of the DET licences G Suite for Education, how it is set up and how it differs from the public Google platform.

The second document provides families with supporting resources on how to protect individuals privacy online.

The Department of Education information pack for parents is available from the following link: