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This term, all students across the school participated in a Cyber Safety Webinar delivered by Inform and Empower. These engaging, age appropriate sessions provided key learnings around staying safe online, protecting personal information, responding to uncomfortable situations, and making responsible choices when using technology.

Prep

Our Prep students explored the idea that a screen can be like a big city, full of exciting discoveries as well as things that are unsafe or confusing. Students learnt that not everything seen on a screen is intended for them or safe to view. Most importantly, they identified trusted adults who can help keep them safe while using technology. 

Years 1 & 2

Students learnt about the importance of keeping personal information such as their name, address, school, passwords, and photos private online. They discussed steps to take if an online contact requests private details, including telling a trusted adult to assist with blocking and reporting. Additionally, students discussed that because the internet is accessible to everyone, keeping personal information private is essential to safety. 

Years 3 & 4

Students explored strategies for handling uncomfortable or unsafe online situations, such as taking screenshots, blocking, reporting, taking a break, and speaking to a trusted adult. They examined the key difference between dobbing (trying to get someone into trouble) and help seeking or being an upstander (trying to get someone out of trouble). Furthermore, students focused on digital consent, learning that we must ask for permission and await a clear yes before sharing content about others.

Years 5 & 6

Our senior students examined digital responsibilities, including how laws apply to serious online behaviors like cyberbullying, threats, and sharing private images. They reviewed strategies for managing unsafe situations, including blocking, reporting, taking screenshots, and reaching out to trusted adults. The session emphasised being an upstander when supporting peers and reminded students to always obtain clear consent before posting images or details about others. 

To support your child at home, please read your child's year level overview to learn how you can continue the conversation:

• Prep Parent Overview

• Years 1 & 2 Parent Overview

• Years 3 & 4 Parent Overview

• Years 5 & 6 Parent Overview

Lucas Mangani

Deputy Principal | Digital Technologies  Leader