by Michael Torsello | Aug 10, 2018 | News Item
Beaconhills College will be hosting free two workshops for parents on the topic “Parenting in the Digital World” run by eSmart, the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. “Supporting parents to play an active role in their child’s digital world. This session includes...
by Michael Torsello | Apr 27, 2018 | News Item
Parents are correct to be interested in the apps that are installed on their child’s iPad. If left unsupervised, children can install a variety of apps that range from educational to social media to games, but are they suitable for your child? How can you keep an eye...
by Michael Torsello | Apr 19, 2018 | News Item
It has come to our attention that some of the apps listed as Essential Apps in our BeLearning Lounge and therefore expected to be installed on every student’s iPad, have a higher rating than is appropriate for our students. These apps are Pic Collage, YouTube and QR...
by Michael Torsello | Mar 9, 2018 | News Item
Cybersafety is an issue that is taken very seriously at Beaconhills College. To that end, we have cybersafety lessons in the Middle School, along with discussions and information delivered in a variety of forums. We also have a committee whose sole focus is ensuring...
by Michael Torsello | Nov 14, 2017 | News Item
Parents will often approach teachers and ask how to be find out what their child is doing online. Here are some questions that have been developed by two professors who specialise in cyber bullying prevention in the USA. These will assist parents to engage in regular...
