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During the school term, students spend a lot of time online — researching, studying, chatting, and connecting with friends. While the digital world offers endless opportunities for learning and creativity, it’s important to help children make safe and responsible choices whenever they go online. Developing good digital habits now will support their confidence, wellbeing, and success both in and out of the classroom.
Here are some simple tips to help keep your child safe online:
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.
By staying cyber-smart during the school term, students can focus on what really matters — learning, connecting, and growing safely.
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
