Newsletter Issue 13: 6 August 2024
Dear Reservoir Primary Community,
This week we have had a visit from Andrew and Loretta from Preston Police, who delivered important presentations regarding cybersafety to parents and students in Grade 3-6. They will be returning next week for sessions for students in Grade Prep-2.
Andrew and Loretta delivered the Think u Know presentation, with a focus on cybersafety, in particular, preventing child exploitation and grooming. Their key messages for students were:
Never speak to people online unless you have met them in person
Tell an adult if you are worried
Never give people online your name, age or where you live.
Key messages for parents were:
Make sure you are supervising your child’s online activity – parental controls are not enough
Report any concerns to the e-safety commissioner or police
Ensure your child feels safe to tell you if they have handed over information or money to someone online.
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