Leader of Learning Technologies

Year 7 Digital Citizenship and Devices

I would like to extend all families a very warm welcome to our 2024 school year.  A special welcome to our new Year 7 community and new enrolments in Year 8-11.

All students in Year 7 have now had the opportunity to attend a digital citizenship presentation that focused on how students can stay safe online.  The presentation served as a timely reminder to ensure that students are keeping their devices and personal information secure, and that they are demonstrating an appropriate standard of behaviour online.  During the presentation, students engaged with the 4 R's of online safety: respect, resilience, responsibility, and reasoning.  This session provided valuable insights into how these principles can guide their online interactions and contribute to creating a safer digital community.

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Following this presentation, the students received their username and password, logged into Compass, and installed Google Chrome. The students were shown how to bookmark frequently used websites and sign into their Google Workspace apps.

This week the students will install the College printer which is located in the library.  Students have an allowance of $20 per semester.  Printing costs 10 cents for B&W and 50 cents for colour.  Any printing beyond this the students will need to bring cash payment to the library for further credit.

Key reminders for students:

  • Be respectful and responsible in your online interactions with others
  • Laptops should be charged overnight in a central location in the home. Students are not to bring their chargers to school. We have a limited supply of chargers in the library where students can bring their device and charge it at lunch time, however, this is not to be a regular occurrence
  • Always carry your laptop in its case
  • Locks on lockers are essential
  • Report any cyber-bullying to a teacher and/or parent
  • Protect your passwords and never give personal information to strangers and companies

IT Support is available for students in the Library before school, during lunch and after school.

I look forward to working with your child throughout the year.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Mrs Georgia James
Leader of Learning Technologies 

Safe on Social Media – Parent Information Evening

Join us for a Safe on Social presentation at the College on Monday, 4 March at 6pm.  This event is tailored for individuals aged 18 and above, and we strongly encourage all parents and guardians to attend.

Safer Internet Day  - Connect. Reflect. Protect.

Safer Internet Day, observed last Tuesday on 6 February, is a global initiative led by the eSafety Commissioner in Australia to raise awareness about online safety issues. This day serves as a reminder to educate ourselves and others about the risks we encounter online and how to navigate the digital world safely.

Safer Internet Day brings together communities, families, schools, and organisations from more than 180 countries to create safer online spaces.  In 2024, the eSafety Commissioner's campaign encourages everyone to Connect, Reflect, and 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 by taking action – by telling family, teachers, or friends about eSafety and how we can help.

In support of Safer Internet Day, the office of the eSafety is also offering a range of free parent and carer eSafety webinars.  For more information and to register click here:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-12/Term-1- -parent-carer-webinar-flyer.pdf

 

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