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Our academy community recently celebrated Internet Safety Day with a range of engaging activities designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
The day was a fantastic opportunity to reinforce the importance of online safety and equip our students with the tools they need to protect themselves.
The celebrations kicked off with a dynamic presentation by our Digital Leaders during Monday's assembly. These tech-savvy students shared key messages about staying safe online, highlighting important topics like responsible online behaviour, protecting personal information, and recognising potential online risks. Their presentation was informative and engaging, setting the stage for a day filled with learning.
Key Stage 2 pupils participated in an exciting, interactive virtual lesson hosted by Adobe Express. This live session provided students with practical tips and strategies for staying safe online, focusing on the specific challenges and opportunities they encounter in today's digital landscape. The children actively engaged with the content, learning how to identify and avoid online scams and other potential dangers. A huge thank you to KS2 teachers for ensuring all students were logged into Adobe Express and ready for the session.
As part of the Adobe Express activities, students also took on a special challenge. They explored the Express for Education homepage and found the guided challenge for Safer Internet Day. Students then personalised the challenge, changing the text, replacing images, and even using generative AI to enhance their projects. They added music and focused on key messages such as "Three Ways To Avoid Online Scams," including advice to double-check the identity of anyone they're in contact with online, knowing they can disconnect if they feel uncomfortable, and remembering to ask a teacher or parent before giving out personal information.
Pupils also tackled a second challenge: designing an infographic to help people spot common email scams. They focused on key warning signs, such as suspicious email addresses, requests for private information, creating a false sense of urgency, and asking for money. These infographics will serve as valuable resources for the entire school community.
Our younger pupils in Key Stage 1 also took part in the Internet Safety Day activities. Teachers dedicated time to discuss crucial online safety topics with their classes, focusing on how scams can affect young people and the best ways to stay safe online.
The success of Internet Safety Day would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our teachers. We extend our sincere gratitude to all staff members who took the time out of their busy schedules to prioritise digital literacy and online safety education.
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