Hill House celebrated International Safer Internet Day with a series of engaging activities aimed at empowering students to navigate the digital world safely.
The day started with special assemblies where we delved into important topics such as managing influence and the significance of our voices online.
Through the fun `Mo and Jaz` Story, we learned about expressing our feelings, likes and dislikes while feeling confident in our online interactions and reminding ourselves that our 'voice matters'.
We also explored the evolution of technology over time, from the simple communication of a string telephone to the instantaneous nature of modern messaging, highlighting the importance of being mindful of our digital footprint.
Students enthusiastically embraced the challenge of sending internal messages via telegram, fostering a sense of community while reinforcing the principles of online safety. Using digital art tools, students used their creativity to craft impactful posters advocating for online safety, which were shared with the whole school community.
Additionally, we engaged in and adapted a game around internet safety, using a moral compass to navigate through various online activities. Through a collaborative game, students identified their likes and dislikes online, a great plenary opportunity to remember how to keep us safe online.
This special day provided a valuable opportunity for students to enhance their communication through digital literacy skills, their self-regulation through managing emotions, discovering new IT tools, becoming resilient by taking part in an activity out of their comfort zone, and increasing their independence for a safer online environment.
