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As we head into the holiday season, it’s important to remember that while students may be taking a break from school, cyber threats don’t take holidays. Whether your child is gaming, streaming, chatting, or researching online, here are some simple tips to help keep them safe:
Talk About Online Safety: Have open conversations about responsible internet use, including what’s appropriate to share and who to trust online.
Set Device Boundaries: Establish screen time limits and encourage device-free time for family activities.
Use Parental Controls: Enable built-in controls on devices and apps to restrict access to age-inappropriate content.
Monitor App Usage: Be aware of which apps your child is using and check privacy settings regularly.
Encourage Strong Passwords: Teach your child to use unique, strong passwords and never share them—even with friends.
Avoid using public Wi-Fi for personal use: Most public Wi-Fi networks don’t encrypt data, meaning anything you send or receive—like emails, passwords, or personal messages—can be visible to others on the same network and “Man-in-the-Middle Attacks”.
Parent Multi-Factor Authentication: We encourage all parents to have Multifactor Authentication set up on your own personal accounts. Particularly where you are accessing the parent app. The security settings on the Parent App now have face sign in and the use of phone security settings.
Think Before You Click: Avoid clicking on unknown links or downloading files from strangers.
Protect Your Identity: Never share personal information like your full name, address, or school online.
Report Suspicious Activity: If something feels off, tell a trusted adult or teacher immediately.
Use School Accounts Responsibly: Only use your school email for school-related activities and avoid signing up for non-educational services.
We are committed to ensuring a safe digital learning environment for all students. This holiday season, we’ve strengthened our guiderail technologies with the assistance of AI to include:
Monitor Email Activity: Detect unusual behaviour or potential threats in student email accounts.
Enforce Safe Communication Policies: Ensure that students are using email appropriately and securely.
Audit and Investigate: Quickly respond to incidents with detailed logs and insights.
This technology protects student data and upholds privacy. Our cyber safety education program and parent support demonstrate our dedication to digital safety and responsible tech use. Please review pages 22–23 of the student diary with your child, covering the “Code of Conduct – Information Technology” and “Personal Mobile Devices.”
If you’d like to learn more about how to keep your family safe online, or have questions about our school’s cybersecurity practices, here are some great resources and always feel free to reach out to our tech support team for any specific IT issues.
Young People | eSafety Commissioner
Parents | eSafety Commissioner
Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday season!
