Wellbeing Report
Social Media Safety
As you will be aware teenagers from time to time make mistakes. Over the last week we have had students involved in sexting or in their terminology ”sending nudes”. As a result we had a visit this morning with the local police addressing the entire student body to inform them of the risks of sending and receiving nudes.
Any child under the age of 18 who makes, sends, keeps and forwards on a nude has committed a crime. These include possessing and trafficking child pornography. As a college we understand that students will make mistakes and are her to support them through a tough time for them and their families, we are also obliged by law to inform the Police. The police will take the action they deem appropriate.
If your child receives a “nude” they need to delete it and straight away inform a trusted adult. If they are asked to send a nude they need to again inform a trusted adult. If it becomes a continuing problem they can reported to the police, the social media platform or the eSafety commissioner.
Please read the link below and as difficult as it may seem at times continue to talk with your child about your concerns
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/big-issues/sending-nudes-sexting
Student Success
Charlotte Doldissen was nominated for an award called "Australian Olympic Change-Maker" the program aims to - build a better world through sport. The Australian Olympic Change-Maker program recognises students who are helping do that in communities across Australia, by demonstrating the Olympic spirit through leadership and driving positive change in their school or local communities. She was was presented her certificate by Mrs. Holding.
Her nomination clip is below
As always if you have any concerns please seek out a member of the College’s Wellbeing Team
Mark Chifley
Assistant Principal – Wellbeing and Mission