Middle School Pastoral Coordinator

Last week, our Middle School students participated in a presentation from the Cyber Safety Project. These sessions were targeted at individual year levels and provided students with valuable information, including the importance of maintaining a positive digital footprint, recognising unsafe online behaviour and seeking support when needed.

As technology continues to play an important role in learning and social connection, we would like to remind families of the importance of ongoing conversations around safe and responsible online behaviour.

Some key cybersafety tips discussed with students included:
• Think before you post — once something is shared online, it can be difficult to remove permanently.
• Keep personal information private, including passwords, locations and contact details.
• Be respectful online and remember that digital communication should reflect the same expectations as face-to-face interactions.
• Avoid responding to hurtful messages and report or block inappropriate behaviour.
• Be aware that not everyone online is who they say they are.
• Speak to a trusted adult if something online feels unsafe, upsetting or uncomfortable.

Families are encouraged to continue these conversations at home and reinforce safe online habits. Additional parent resources and advice are available through the eSafety Commissioner, including guides on social media, gaming, cyberbullying and family technology agreements.
We also encourage students and families to revisit the school ICT Acceptable Use Policy to ensure all students understand their responsibilities when using devices and online platforms both at school and at home.

Ashlee Scott 

Middle School Pastoral Coordinator