Tag Archives: online safety
Online Safety Tips – A whole school approach
This week all Homerooms in the College are focusing on Internet Safety. The poster below has some great advice on how to stay safe online and can act like a checklist to help you remember the steps you can take
Read MoreSafer Internet Day
On Safer Internet Day, Tuesday 11 February, millions of people around the world unite to raise awareness about online safety issues and inspire positive change. This year it is organised around the theme “Together for a better internet”, encouraging everyone
Read MoreOffice of the eSafety Commissioner
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is a valuable government resource which is committed to helping all Australians have safe, positive experiences online by providing the opportunity for everyone to stay up to date with online issues, new resources, and the latest research. As a
Read MoreSafer Internet Day 2018
“This year’s Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations will take place on Tuesday, 6 February 2018. The 2018 theme, “Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you” is a call to action for every stakeholder to play their part in creating a
Read MoreA Cautionary Tale for YA Readers
Our YA Book of the Week, My Life as a Hashtag by Gabrielle Williams, is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of life for teens living in the digital age where trolling and public shaming on social media platforms illustrate
Read MoreSafe Searching for Kids
KidRex is a fun, safe search engine for kids, powered by Google and using Google SafeSearch technology. It searches for kid-related content across the web and the SafeSearch element eliminates most inappropriate content. Parents can set KidRex as the homepage
Read MoreStay Safe Online
Females are identified as being at the greatest risk of harm on the internet, so it is important to be informed by resources to ensure positive, safe experiences online. Find websites we recommend under the Quick Links tab, then Digital Citizenship
Read MoreStay Smart Online Week
Protecting yourself online has never been more important so here are our simple steps to online safety. Whether you are an individual or a small business, these simple steps can provide strong protection from a range of online threats. Source
Read MoreGet the Facts about Snapchat’s New Update
Snapchat is one of the most popular social media platforms used by tweens and teens. What is Snapchat? Because this popular messaging app allows teens to exchange user-generated photos, texts, videos, and calls and has a reputation as the sexting
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