Library Opening Times

Cyber Safety

Last Tuesday evening I attended the Cyber Safety session with Australian expert Susan McLean. McLean's session emphasised the importance of digital citizenship, online safety, and the prevention of cyberbullying. She shared the following valuable messages for students to help them stay safe online:

1. Digital Reputation: McLean emphasised the importance of maintaining a positive digital reputation. She advised students to think before they post and to remember that anything shared online can be permanent and seen by a wide audience.
2. Cyberbullying: McLean provides guidance on how to handle cyberbullying. She encouraged children to report bullying behavior to a trusted adult and to avoid responding to the bully. She also stressed the importance of being kind and respectful online.
3. Online Privacy: McLean explained to our students about the importance of protecting their personal information. She advised them to use strong passwords, avoid sharing personal details like their address or phone number, and to be cautious about who they interact with online.
4. Safe Online Behavior: McLean encouraged students to be aware of the risks associated with online interactions. She advised them to be cautious when making new friends online and to never meet someone in person without parental permission and supervision.

These messages are part of Ms McLean’s broader efforts to educate and protect young people in the digital world. You can find more of her advice and resources on her Cyber Safety Solutions website. I hope you had the opportunity to chat about all things Cyber Safe at your place when you signed the forms that were sent home. Setting up expectations and rules will go a long way to keeping our children be ‘safer’ online

REMINDER Name our Library Monsters!

We have had some new friends join us in the library this year. Four cute, furry little monsters. They simply appeared, started reading and it seems that they are here to stay! Over the next two weeks we will be inviting students to help us name our new library friends. Winning names will be announced via the next Newsletter. Get creative! The students whose names are chosen will win a book prize. We have has some AMAZING suggestions already. Get your entry in SOON!

AccessIt

AccessIt is our school library hub. Students will find the full library catalogue, Wheelers eBooks, links to Britannica, Typing Tournament, Reading Eggs and lots more at: https://au.accessit.online/ORL13/ Bookmark this page on all your family devices to ensure quick, easy access. It is important that ORL is in capital letters and that you use the URL. Our site is not able to be found via a google search as it is a non-indexed site.

Chess

Chess Lessons with Mr Les Lord are going along well and the intermediate group have begun to learn new moves after revising previous learnings. Please be aware that Mr Lord is unavailable on Tuesday in Week 7 (March 11^th). Mrs Leathart will offer supervised game play from 7:45am for those who wish to join us. You will not be charged for this session. Please remind your children that Chess is a game of strategy and concentration, and thus quiet participation is expected when they attend lessons. Any concerns please contact: Danielle.Leathart@twb.catholic.edu.au

Book Club

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Issue 1 Order have now been delivered. Issue 2 Brochures are on their way home – please check school bags.  Issue 2 orders are due on March 18^th, 2025. Please email queries about Book Club to Danielle.Leathart@twb.catholic.edu.au

Happy Reading!

Mrs Leathart, Mrs Monte and Mrs Kemp