How to be smart and safe on social media

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.
You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
‘be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
‘be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child
You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.
We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.
Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online
Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website.

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Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on
sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of
public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote
regions of NSW.
Students from different ages, cultures and
backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for
you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank
Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.
This year’s events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings
Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers. 
If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB). 

Tickets

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What’s next after high school?

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.
Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.
How does it work?
Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.
If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.
When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.
What can your child learn about their career options?
Your child can explore the

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Education Week – Every student, every voice

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.
This year, the theme is Every student, every voice. 
Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.
Video – #EdWeek19 –  Every student, every voice
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