Year 5/6 Cybersafety Incursion

On Tuesday 3rd May, we had a cybersafety presentation. Two Police Officers from Victoria Police came to school and spoke to all the Year 5/6 students about how we can be safe online. 

Some of the key points they made included:

• Be aware of what you share
• Keep accounts with personal information private
• Think before you act
• If you feel uncomfortable ask for help from an adult
• Don't show information about where you are
• Never meet someone in person you met online
• Accepting things from other people online can be risky
• Block and report users who make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe
• Stick to your age ratings                  
• Police are here to help you even online
• Don't fall for someone's lies
• You have to beware of what you share , things like your location, name , or age could be leaked to other people
• Keep your social media account on private
• Use a secure and smart password
• Before you send a comment or message, think…
  Why are you sending it?
  Who are you sending it to?
  Will this message hurt the person?
• Do not post a picture with you wearing an identifiable uniform (eg.School, sporting club etc.)
• If someone is bullying/harassing you online, take a screenshot to show to your parents or the police
• Nothing is so bad to the point where you can’t tell anyone
• Kids HelpLine is available 24/7 to support you

Hy and Alicia

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