Cyberbullying

As part of our ongoing work to support students with appropriate use of technology Senior Constable Tim Bourke came and talked to students across years 7-9 about the use, misuse and dangers of Social Media with an emphasis on CYBERBULLYING. 

The talk was informative and students could take away some key ideas on making social media accounts private and how to stay safe on social.

We acknowledge and thank the support from our local police.

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Matthew Conn | Leader of Academic Care and Wellbeing

From a student perspective.

Police Talk

Senior Constable Tim Bourke is a Youth Liaison Officer who travels around schools in the Wagga Wagga district empowering students, discussing difficult issues and informing the school community on how to stay safe. Today’s discussion reflected on the use of mobile phones as well as the ever-present issue of cyber bullying. 

Senior Constable Bourke began by exploring the issue of cyber bullying. He briefly educated the students on the laws surrounding bullying. Recording a fight, taking inappropriate photos, making rude comments via social media, are all examples of illegal behaviours and can have serious charges linked with them. Senior Constable Bourke made the connection that our actions have consequences, that mistakes made in our youth can impact us further down the path of life. 

One example he provided us with was of a young woman who took an inappropriate photo and went on with life. This woman finished highschool, graduated from university, got a great job in a law firm and earnt a living. The woman probably forgot her mistake from the past and thought it wouldn’t bother her again, but after a little while attending her job she was visited by her boss who informed her of her mistake and how it went against company policies. Even though this mistake happened in the past it came back to haunt her and jeopardised her career, her life, her happiness. 

Senior Constable Bourke has had a positive impact on our school and community, he has influenced many people to reflect on their actions and think about what they do, especially online.

Madeleine Gaiter | Year 8 Student