Term 3 Week 2 5th August 2016 Issue No. 23
From the Deputy Principal Dear Parents
Times have changed! The rules of social engagement have changed for the current generation of young people. Part of that change is the technology available to them and part of that technology is the internet and all it has to offer – both positive and negative.
One of the biggest issues facing governments, parents and schools today is Cyber Safety and the ignorance of the community, parents and especially children of the inherent dangers which the internet contains. This is not to diminish the internet as an incredible tool if used correctly; and let me assure you, I believe that the positives far outweigh the negatives.
It is for this very reason that children – and their parents – must be aware of those negatives. Let me give just a few examples. Have you ever written a very stinging letter or note (perhaps in reply to one that you received) and then torn it up after deciding that it was not appropriate to send? Unfortunately, emails do not always give the same opportunity for hesitation;
However, I also believe that all parents should be aware, informed and vigilant. One of the most telling statistics available is that 60% of parents are unaware of websites, chatrooms, etc which their children are accessing. Page 1