Personal
Safety Presentation
On October 27, the grades 2-3 students
learned about different safety concepts from Constable Andrea Cain of the Winnipeg Police Service. She used engaging
music, videos and discussion to teach students how to identify unsafe
situations and what to do to protect themselves. A few of the topics were: How
to Identify Safe People and Places, Road Safety and Internet Safety. The
children contributed relevant comments and asked questions. Please ask your
child to share with you something learned from the presentation.
Internet
Safety Presentation
Constable Andrea Cain encouraged the Grade
4 and 5 students to think carefully about their internet usage and online
safety.
She encouraged parents to:
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set limits around screen time
·
ensure that children only use
their technology in family spaces
·
check their child’s accounts,
chats and postings often
·
only allow children to download
programs or apps with parental permission
·
cover webcams when not in use
as they can be remotely activated
·
turn off geo-tracking on your
child’s device so pictures cannot be tracked to your child’s location
The students learned that everything you
post on the internet is there FOREVER and that everything you say or do online
can be tracked back to you. She taught to
“THINK” before we post:
T – is it True?
H – is it Hurtful?
I – is it Illegal
N – is it Necessary?
K – is it Kind?
She taught the children to:
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pick secure passwords and
usernames and only share these with their parents
·
keep personal information
private
·
know who their followers are –
real friends not people met online
·
never say unkind things or make
fun of people online – that’s cyber-bullying
·
block people and tell parents
if someone says/does something inappropriate
·
never agree to meet someone in
person that you met online without checking with a parent
