Staying sharp, safe and smart

Students can learn to secure personal information, think before they post and use information ethically online.

Staying Sharp, Safe & Smart learning for years 5-6 graphic

Lessons available: 12 - 31 October 2026

There are four lessons available for use in class in October 2026.

Years 5-6 students can learn about:

  1. Where am I online? Classify the three types of online spaces, identifying responsible safety considerations in each.
  2. Is it secure? Protect personal information by managing passwords and practicing safe online habits.
  3. Pause before your post: Uphold integrity online by communicating responsibly and protecting your digital reputation.
  4. Who owns it? Explore the ethics and ramifications behind intellectual property, fair use and copyright online
Register now - lessons will be sent in Term 4 via email

Syllabus outcomes

NESA outcomes

PDHPE: PH3-RRS-01, PH3-RRS-02, PH3 IHW-01 

Digital Technologies (Sci &Tech K–6): ST3-DAT-01, ST3-CWT-01, ST3-DDT-01

Australian Curriculum version 8.4

AC9HP6P04: describe and demonstrate how respect and empathy can be expressed to positively influence relationships

AC9HP6P06: apply strategies to manage emotions and analyse how emotional responses influence interactions

AC9HP6P01: explain how identities can be influenced by people and places, and how we can create positive self-identities

General capabilities – Digital Literacy V9.0

Practising digital safety and wellbeing:

  • Manage online safety
  • Manage digital privacy and identity
  • Manage digital wellbeing

Managing and operating:

  • Manage content
  • Protect content 
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