Cybersafety in school
We all have a role to
play in ensuring that students feel safe online. Queensland Children’s Hospital
School is committed to fostering a safe culture in online environments for our
students.
The internet, mobile
phones and instant messaging provide wonderful opportunities to learn, be
creative and socialise online. Unfortunately, they can also provide
opportunities for inappropriate behaviour and bullying to occur. Resources are
available to support parents and students, below. If you have questions or
concerns about your child’s internet usage at school, please do not hesitate to
contact their classroom teacher, or a member of the leadership team.
Parent resources from the Department of Education
Information for parents and caregivers about cyber safety and
cyberbullying:
Online
awareness: Information for parents and caregivers (PDF, 4.5MB)
Information for parents and caregivers about how to use social media
in relation to comments or posts about their school community:
Social media and the
school community (PDF, 1.5MB)
Student resources – cyberbullying
This icon appears on the desktops of all state
school computers, and links to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner website: https://www.esafety.gov.au/report/cyberbullying
By clicking on the icon, students can make a
complaint in relation to cyberbullying, find someone to talk to, and get advice
on dealing with cyber issues.
The website contains:
- information for removing
cyberbullying material from websites and social media, and for reporting
offensive or illegal content; and
- a direct link to Kids Helpline - a
confidential telephone counselling service that is available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.