By XAVIER SMERDON
A HOPPERS Crossing school will go above and beyond to teach its students how to use technology to help and not to hinder.
The Grange P-12 College received a $5000 grant last week from the State Government to continue an innovative project it started that aims to stop online bullying.
Assistant Principal of Student Wellbeing at the Deloraine Campus, Jo Camozzato, said students would partner Wyndham Legal Services and Werribee Police’s Community Liaison Officers to learn about the dangers of cyber bullying.
“All schools have issues with online behaviour,” Ms Camozzato said.
“Cyber safety is one of those things that we have to continue to tackle and children need to be reminded about how they should behave online.”
Ms Camozzato said a parents evening would also be held so that the students could share what they had learned.
Member for the Western Metropolitan Region, Andrew Elsbury, said the school had impressed with its creative project and the funding would help it continue.
“The best way to stop school bullying is to include everyone in the solution; this is a fantastic initiative that lets all students take control of the environment and make the change for the better,” Mr Elsbury said.
“Students at The Grange will engage in a comprehensive program to develop leadership skills to build a sense of belonging leading to what everyone wants, a safe and supportive school environment.
“One in five children is involved in bullying at any one time, so who better to be involved in the solution than children themselves.”
