Digital Citizenship and eSafety

The Keeping Safe curriculum and ICT general capability (in the Australian Curriculum) both highlight the need for students to experience online environments safely and responsibly. Teachers establish digital protocols with their classes and provide opportunities for students to practice digital etiquette when using devices to enhance learning. As well as operating under strict internet filters, strategies that are explicitly taught to students include;

• keeping private information private,
• reporting anything that makes students feel unsafe or uncomfortable
• not sharing passwords with anyone
• understanding digital ownership and intellectual property
• evaluating the accuracy of online information
• maintaining expected standards of online behaviour and understanding your “digital footprint”

We endeavor to support all families in keeping children safe online. The iParent resource on the Office of the eSafety Commissioner’s website has lots of resources and articles with practical ways of protecting children at home while using digital devices.

Please take the time to explore: https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent

Dates for your Diary – 2019 Sacraments

Dates for your Diary – 2019 Sacraments

Reconciliation
Reconciliation ceremony 3rd April 6pm St Joseph’s Parish

First Eucharist
Parent/child workshop 1st April 5pm School Hall
Mass 4th May 6pm St Joseph’s Parish Bassendean
5th May 9am St Joseph’s Parish Bassendean

Confirmation
Parent/child workshop 6th May 5pm School Library
Mass 19th May 9am St Joseph’s Parish

Assistant Principals
Jemima Saunders and Ryan Powles