School program for internet safety
Umina and Pretty Beach public schools have begun participating in a Federal Government internet safety program.
Cybersmart Detective is an on-line game produced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority which helps children understand their part in following practical advice on safe internet use at school, in the library or at home.
It supports existing cyber-safety teaching by having teams of children solving problems on-line in real time, supported by on-line staff from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
Each child plays a central role in the activity, uncovering clues and making suggestions about how a fictional student at their school should deal with online deception and cyberbullying.
Year 6 students from both schools launched the program on February 10.
Press release, 9 Feb 2009
NSW Department of Education