by Michael Torsello | Jun 6, 2019 | News Item
The latest research from the eSafety Commissioner focuses on parents’ experiences raising children in an online world. It provides insights into how parents assess and react to their children’s negative online experiences. Key findings include: 94% of parents agree...
by Michael Torsello | Feb 22, 2019 | News Item
Unfortunately, it is necessary to remind parents that all students using iPads are expected to have ALL of the apps listed in our BeLearning Lounge, regardless if they are free or not. While we try to reduce the total cost of the apps, occasionally it is necessary to...
by Michael Torsello | Nov 9, 2018 | News Item
The eSmart Schools program is funded by the government and developed by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. “An eSmart school is a school where the smart, safe and responsible use of information and communications technology is a cultural norm. Students, teachers and...
by Michael Torsello | Oct 10, 2018 | News Item
We held some eSmart Sessions for parents and staff on October 8 and 9, in which our presenter addressed a range of issues that affect young people and their families in today’s digital age. He provided these documents to be distributed: Cyber Issues: This list...
by Michael Torsello | Sep 20, 2018 | News Item
Even after the event described below, the staff at Apple Fountain Gate still offer the special prices and service to members of the Beaconhills College community. Just mention that your child attends/will attend Beaconhills to take advantage of this offer. Parents can...
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...
