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Digital Thumbprint

We recently welcomed back Optus’ free digital education program, Digital Thumbprint, to deliver their workshops to our Year 9 – 11 students. It was delivered by Dom Phelan who is both engaging, entertaining and incredibly insightful in relation to the issues facing our students online. The program consisted of workshops tailored to the needs of each specific year level. The incursion is designed to empower and inform Australia’s young digital natives. The workshops taught students the advantages of having a positive online presence and armed them with the vital information they need to stay safe online.

Our school has proudly joined Optus’ Digital Thumbprint program in its commitment to ensuring our students are savvy, responsible and proactive members of Australia’s online community. Overall, the program proved to be a highly beneficial experience for students and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. For more information on the program and each of the workshops we encourage you to visit: www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/

There is also a range of free resources, from Optus and its partners, for parents and care-givers that support you to have effective conversations around what young people should and shouldn’t share online, cyber-bullying, and how digital technology can support effective study practices. Please visit: www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/parent-resources

As an eSmart accredited Cranbourne East Secondary College takes the online safety of its students very seriously. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Home Group teacher.