Cyber Safety | Tamworth & Gunnedah
At Carinya, we strive to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students, which includes maintaining their online safety. While there are many and obvious benefits to using the internet, at Carinya, we also want to ensure that students are made aware of the dangers associated with internet use, especially in relation to cyberbullying.
As image bearers of God, we believe that no student should be subject to bullying or unkindness in any form, including online bullying or harassment. Cyberbullying can have significant consequences for the bullied student, and the school seeks to be proactive in dealing with and responding to any form of cyberbullying from our students.
If cyberbullying occurs, within or outside the school, students and parents are encouraged to report it to a teacher or Head of School. The school must respond directly and forthrightly to any allegation of bullying, remembering that all parties concerned are entitled to procedural fairness and the right to be heard without prejudice. Parents will usually be informed of any cyberbullying involving their child.
Students are reminded about how to be safe online and how to deal with cyberbullying through speaking about the issue at assemblies and School Chat. Classroom teachers may also do this in their lessons or during Pastoral Care time. Websites such as www.esafety.gov.au are regularly used to promote cyber safety to students and are an excellent resource for parents, students and schools.