Safer Internet Day

We promoted 'Safer Internet Day' at COHR on Tuesday in class discussions and Mr Welsford spoke about it to all students when we gather after recess. Throughout this week students also participated in cyber safety sessions, see the separate page in this newsletter for more information.

We also launched our new STEM Lab, where students will participte in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths learning experiences. On Tuesday the Year 5/6s made Make a Whirlybirds from paper 

They experiemented with what happened as it fell and then what happened when they added weight with paper clips. At each step in the process querying why things were happening.

Safer Internet Day is a global event that brings together communities, families, schools and organisations from more than 200 countries to help create safer online spaces.

This worldwide initiative is celebrating 20 years in 2023, making it a great time to reflect as well as look forward. 

Technology has evolved dramatically in the past two decades and the benefits have been huge. These developments have also exposed us to many risks with real-world impacts, making online safety awareness even more important.   That's why we are calling on Australians to Connect. Reflect. Protect.  

Connect safely and with purpose – by keeping apps and devices secure and using social media in positive ways. 

Reflect before we act – by taking a moment to consider how what we do and say online may affect others. 

Protect ourselves and others by taking action – by telling family, friends or colleagues about eSafety and how we can help.   By doing these simple things, we can work towards making every day a Safer Internet Day.

What does Connect. Reflect. Protect. mean to you?

PARENT INFORMATION!

The City of Monash are providing a parent webinar on 'Safe on Social Media' presentation on Thursday 9th March.  Please have a look at the accompanying brochure.

Date: Thursday 9 March 2023 at 7pm 

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CEQXK