This week, we had a fantastic start to a new series of workshops for our Primary 5-7 pupils! We were delighted to welcome Matthew from Youth Work to our school, where he will be working with our children throughout the school year on various important topics. The focus for the first three weeks is: online safety!
In today’s digital age, understanding how to stay safe online is more crucial than ever, especially for our young learners. From social media to gaming, our children are exposed to a wide range of online environments, and knowing how to navigate these spaces safely is vital. That’s why we’re thrilled to be working with local community agencies like Youth Work to provide these valuable workshops.
The first workshop was a huge success! The children were fully engaged, participated enthusiastically, and had lots of fun while learning important rules about staying safe online. Matthew did a brilliant job of making the topic interesting and accessible, helping the pupils understand key concepts such as protecting personal information, recognising suspicious behaviour, and knowing what to do if they feel uncomfortable online.
We’re so pleased to see our school fostering strong partnerships with community organisations to bring these essential lessons to our pupils. As we continue with this series, we’re excited to see our students grow more confident and knowledgeable about online safety.
Keep an eye out for more updates on our workshops with Matthew and Youth Work throughout the year!!
- UNCRC Children’s Rights:
- Article 13: Freedom of expression
- Article 16: Right to privacy
- Article 17: Access to reliable information
- SDG Goals:
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (protecting children from exploitation and harm)
- SHANARRI Indicators:
- Safe: Ensuring children are protected from harm online
- Healthy: Promoting emotional well-being by teaching safe online practices
- Achieving: Supporting children in developing digital literacy
- Nurtured: Encouraging a supportive environment for discussing online challenges
- Respected: Recognising children’s rights to privacy and protection
- Responsible: Encouraging responsible behaviour in online environments
- Meta-Skills Used:
- Focusing: Concentrating on understanding and applying online safety rules
- Critical Thinking: Evaluating online content and situations for safety
- Sense-Making: Understanding the importance of safe online behaviour
- Communicating: Sharing concerns and seeking help when needed
- Integrity: Making ethical choices online
- Curiosity: Exploring the digital world safely and responsibly
