The internet is a huge part of our daily lives, whether at school, home, work or travelling. It can be a wonderful place full of social connection and vast amounts of useful information at our fingertips.
There are, however, certain risks that come with surfing the net and at BMH we take the safety of our students – both offline and online – seriously.
The BMH Information Technology curriculum covers a plethora of online safety topics from learning how to make healthy media choices to understanding how our online activity creates our digital footprint and identity.
In various other lessons students use school and personal iPads for research, translation support and even video editing activities. BMH teachers are always vigilant with online activity during class and all students require parental consent to bring their personal device into school. Devices must be kept in the homeroom when they’re not being used under supervision in class.
So what can you do at home to ensure the safety your children online? The first step is to have an open conversation with your child about their knowledge of online risks and safety precautions. Let your child know that you are available to answer and discuss any questions they may have about online activity. Similarly, BMH teachers can be approached by any student who feels unsure of their online experience.
Here are some basic guidelines
for parental supervision:
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at BMH if you become aware of any inappropriate or upsetting activity online between students.
5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids
1. Don’t give out personal information such as home address, school name or phone number.
2. Never send pictures to strangers.
3. Keep passwords private except from parents.
4. Don’t download anything without permission. It may contain a virus that can harm your computer.
5. Tell an adult (like a parent or teacher) if you receive a strange or mean message.
