Read this case study from eSmart school Taroona Primary School near Hobart in Tasmania. eSmart Coordinator, Alex McNamara, outlines how their school embeds eSmart into their curriculum and how they have used National eSmart Week to engage their whole school community.
National eSmart Week is an initiative of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation and is being held 6-12 September in 2020. Registrations for 2020 are now open!
Arrange a support visit (Victoria)
Use our travel calendar to see when an eSmart Advisor is visiting your school region this year and submit your interest in a support visit. We will then be in touch to confirm the date and time.
If you need immediate support please call or email your Advisor.
eSmart Professional Learning events
In 2020 we will be offering Professional Learning events for eSmart schools across Victoria and Tasmania. Our theme this year is Leading an eSmart School. Learn more here.
Victoria
- 30 April – Geelong
- 19 May – Warragul
- May (day TBA) – Shepparton
- 17 August – Docklands
Tasmania
- 27 March – Glenorchy
- 28 July – Penguin
Register via the eSmart System Tool.
Cricket Australia focus on cyber bullying
In December, day two of the Boxing Day Test was dedicated to the Foundation with a focus on cyber bullying. The Foundation, in conjunction with Cricket Australia’s creative team, produced a campaign called #PledgeNotToSledgeOnline. Check out this video to share with your students here!
Celebrating Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day was celebrated on 11 February around the world. Congratulations to all the schools who took part. The fantastic online response clearly demonstrated we are working together for a better internet!
As part of this event, Google released top 10 tips to help you and your family stay safe online and recommends students complete their eSmart Digital Licence.
And congratulations to St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School - Epping North on celebrating Safer Internet Day. Thanks for sharing the wonderful work you do.
Each year Mission Australia encourages young people aged 15-19 to speak up about the issues that concern them through Australia's largest annual youth survey. This year, young people reported concerns relating to mental health, the environment, bullying and voice. Download the full Youth Survey Report here.
