K-12 Safer Internet Day
This week we acknowledged Safer Internet from K-12. It is certain that no matter the age of the students, the five key messages of this national day apply when interacting online.
In the Primary School, recognition of this important day started with a Years 3-6 Assembly led by the Year 6 Badham House Leaders where they shared some of their own advice on how to live these five key messages when online. Following this, students participated in Safer Internet Day activities during Form Time. Some classes completed a task from the eSafety Commissioner where each student made a chatterbox which raised various questions regarding how to be responsible, trust your feelings, think critically and show respect when online. Other year groups focused on what to do if they saw something online that they did not feel comfortable with involving the importance of speaking to a trusted adult and also how to report and block users if required.
In the Secondary School, the message about the five tips for a safer internet have been made visible and we are committed to helping students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be safe and respectful users of technology.
We are also aware that students’ online experiences often move seamlessly between school and home, and are therefore aiming to develop, with the support of families, a whole-of-community approach to keeping our students safe online.
In these first few weeks of the 2025 school year, now is the perfect time to have conversations with your daughters about online safety. Digital technologies are part of life for most children and young people. Talking with them about what they do and see online, including pornography, can help them understand issues and keep them safe from harm.
Online safety for every family
The eSafety Commissioner has released resources to help parents and carers from all backgrounds protect their families online.
The Online Safety for Every Family resources cover how to:
- get started with social media
- enjoy safer online gaming
- help your child if they are bullied online.
To help more families start a conversation with their children about online safety, the resources are available in multiple languages.
To learn more, visit eSafety parents where you will find a range of resources for children of all ages.
Sarah Johnstone (Deputy Head of Primary, Student Wellbeing)
Carol Bloomfield (Head of Student Wellbeing Programs 7-12)
