Cyber SafetyCyber Safety refers to the safe and responsible use of information and communication technologies. This includes privacy and information protection, respectful communication and knowing how to get help to deal with online issues. Common cyber safety issues include:
- Cyber Bullying
- Sexting
- Identity theft
- Predatory behaviour
Cyber safety issues most commonly occur through a student’s use of their own technology device, for example, smart phone, tablet, laptop, home computer.
Holy Rosary Catholic School recognises its duty to students to provide a safe and positive learning environment which includes the responsible use of information and communication technologies.
Cyber Safety is a “whole of school community” approach involving students, staff and parents/carers.
In March Holy Rosary Catholic School became the first Catholic School in Tasmania to succeed in reaching eSmart status. This is a huge achievement for our school and has formed part of our commitment to helping students on their journey as digital citizens.
eSmart is an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity committed to protecting children from violence. Cyberbullying, sexual predation, identity theft and accessing and sending inappropriate images and content are some of the real cybersafety risks facing young people today.
An eSmart school is a school where the smart, safe and responsible use of information and communications technology is a cultural norm. Students, teachers and the wider school community are equipped to embrace the best these technologies can offer while being savvy about the pitfalls.
In eSmart schools, relationships are strong and supportive and learning outcomes are enhanced. Bullying and cyberbullying are therefore less likely to thrive. Students are regularly involved in developing and delivering information on the smart, safe and responsible use of technologies to a variety of audiences and are taught a suite of social and emotional skills.
As a school, we integrate cyber safety into our wellbeing policies, establishing clear procedures to deal with incidents, and delivering curriculum around the smart, safe and responsible use of technology. More information can be found at www.esmart.org.au
Grade 3 - 6 iPad Requirement
As part of Holy Rosary Catholic School's commitment to preparing our students to learn and be successful in the digital age, it is a mandatory requirement for students in Grade 3 to 6 to have an iPad for use at school.
Current Grade 2 parents will need to purchase an iPad ready for use in the first week of Term 1 next year
Holy Rosary Catholic School Digital Citizenship & ICT Agreement
The Student Digital Citizenship & ICT Agreement forms are issued to all Kinder to Grade 6 families as a Google Form. These are issued to all students annually and must be signed by the student (Grade 3-6) and parent to enable use of the School’s Digital Technologies and ICT. The Agreement includes information about expectations and responsibilities for using Digital Technologies and ICT, including Care and Responsibility, Internet Usage, Privacy, Netiquette and Social Networking. Please note that while all parents are required to sign for their child, only Grade 3-6 students are asked to sign as well. All students spend time with their Teacher at the start of the year discussing these responsibilities.
Other useful resources can be found here:
Click Here for Parent Control Guides
Click Here for further Classroom Resources