We are delighted to announce that Kirra Pendergast, a leading expert in online safety and founder

of Safe on Social, hosting an online Year 3-6 session for our St Patrick’s students as well as other students in our WR Catholic schools! This is a fantastic opportunity for both students and parents to learn valuable skills for navigating the digital world safely and responsibly. We are engaging Kirra due to a concerning increase in online issues faced by our students outside of school, which impacts their relationships and functioning at school. It has highlighted an urgent need for expert guidance on digital safely. Do not miss this incredible, one-off opportunity.

For Students:

• Learn Online Safety: Understand the importance of privacy and how to protect personal information.

• Combat Cyberbullying: Gain tools to recognize and respond to cyberbullying.
• Build Healthy

For Parents:

• Guidance and Support: Receive practical strategies to monitor and guide your child’s online activities.

• Effective Communication: Learn how to discuss online safety and digital etiquette with your children.

• Access Resources: Get comprehensive tools and resources to support your family’s online safety journey.

A separate note has gone home to our Year 3-6 families to provide them with more information. Special thanks is extended to the WR principal’s Association for sponsoring our St Patrick’s students to attend this event.

PARENT SESSION: Parents are asked to please return their note and $10 if they wish to also attend the online parent session at 5.30pm, which is highly recommended. A link will be provided.

SESSION TIMES: Thursday 5 December

• Year 3/4: 10.00-11.00am
• Year 5/6: 12.00-1.00pm
• Staff: 3:30pm
• Parents: 5.30pm (you need to register for this event. Please contact the office if interested)