FACEBOOK

I am aware that most of our students are on social websites such as Facebook. Parents, however, need to be very aware of the dangers that can ensue from these social websites. There are well documented cases of bullying on such sites, which has led to the most tragic incidents. We do not want anything like that from families in our school and it is, therefore, vital that parents support us in emphasising to their sons and daughters that Facebook must only be used, in a positive way, to make contact and support fellow students. Gossip or criticism of other students or families should not be put on Facebook. I would ask that you constantly reiterate this message to your children and get them to report to you if they see other people being abused in any way on the site, so that you can then let us know. All adults must work together to ensure that the abuse of such social sites is well and truly outlawed in our families and in our schools.