More time online means more exposure to risks and wellbeing concerns and the potential to develop unhealthy digital habits that can invariably find their way back into classrooms come day one.

The summer provides a welcome and well-earned break for both students and school staff. For some students, that break can equate to long, unsupervised hours online using digital devices and the development of poor digital behaviour.

Promoting positive digital behaviour does not sit solely with schools or families - both parties must work closely in partnership. And the key pillars for schools developing successful community partnerships are Engagement, Education and Empowerment.

This page provides guidance, resources, technologies and strategies to help you strengthen your community partnerships and support positive student digital behaviours during the holidays and beyond.

Engage your stakeholders

More often than not, when online issues happen outside of school hours, the impact is felt at school and it's the school that families look to for advice.

While schools often have a responsibility to ensure students’ safety and wellbeing, it’s equally important that staff, parents and families all have the confidence and knowledge to respond when things don’t go as planned.

Read, download and share the following resources with your staff and parents to engage them before and during the holidays, help strengthen community partnerships, and ensure healthy device use over the holidays.

Educate your community

To be strong allies and advocates for healthy digital habits, your community needs to be aware of the challenges and pitfalls of the online world and equipped with strategies to keep students safe and on track.

Information evenings during the year help to kick-start learning and establish the home-school partnership. For greater success, communication and education need to continue throughout the year and during the holidays. 

For Linewize Community schools, online safety guidance for parents is readily available and easy to share via your school’s Online Safety Hub.

The Online Safety Hub

The Online Safety Hub allows your school to take a leadership position on cyber safety and easily provide the advice and support your whole school community needs. Developed in conjunction with leading cyber safety experts, ySafe, the Online Safety Hub is filled with east-to-share how-tos and practical information designed to help your parent community and teachers navigate the complexities of the online world.