Cyberwellness
Cyber Wellness is the ability of our children and youth to navigate the cyberspace safely.
This is done through our Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) curriculum which aims to:
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Equip students with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for positive purposes;
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Maintain a positive presence in cyberspace; and
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Be safe and responsible users of ICT.
Through the curriculum, your child learns knowledge and skills to have balanced screen use, be safe online, and exhibit positive online behaviours.
Primary 1 & 2
Basic online safety rules
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Talking to only people you know
Cyber Contacts
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Understand that the profiles of strangers that we see online may not be their real identities
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Recognise the dangers of chatting with strangers online
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Importance of a balanced lifestyle
Protecting personal information
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Understand the risks of disclosing personal information
Primary 3 & 4
Balanced use of digital devices
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Time management and spending time on screen-free activities
Netiquette
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Show respect to others online
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Be considerate when posting opinions online
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Reflect on how our interactions can affect others online
Stand up against cyber bullying
What to do when encountering cyber bullying
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How to speak up and stand up against cyber bullying
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How to stay safe online
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Steps to take to determine if an online friend is trustworthy
Primary 5 & 6
Be a positive peer influence online and manage digital footprints
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Speak up and stand for what is right regardless of peer pressure
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Seeking help from trusted adults/sources when needed
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Awareness of permanence of online data and review privacy settings
Importance of cybersecurity
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Protect oneself from phishing, spam, scams and hacking
How to verify online falsehoods
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Use S.U.R.E.* to verify information online
Staying Safe from Pornography
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Understand the impact of pornography on themselves and others
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Reject pornographic content using the ‘Stop-Think-Do’ strategy.
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Know that keeping, selling, sharing or forwarding pornographic materials is an offence