Staying safe

Today John Parsons and Constable Tash were working with Rooms 4 and 5 on how to keep themselves safe.

Constable Tash talked about the 'Classification Traffic Lights' and the classification they need to look at, before they watch a movie or play a video game.

G - General. Everyone can watch

PG - Slow down! Ask you parent

M - Stop! You should be over 16 to watch or play

Remember if the classification is red, they should not watch it

Officer Tash explained that if we read every day/night it makes good pathways in our brain. By watching or playing movies or games that are too 'adult' for our brain it makes bad pathways in our brain and can cause 'explosions' in our good pathways. 

Johan talked to the students about having a blue safe circle around their waist. In that circle is: family, friends and self.

If being asked personal questions like name, age, address, school, they should:

 'Zip it'

'Lock it'

'Put it in your pocket'

If someone is mean online, they should not say anything back, just leave the game. They should use a power pose as their coping tool.

John told everyone to NEVER ignore the butterflies (the funny feeling) in their tummy. Instead they should feed it by taking 2 - 3 deep breaths. This is to calm them. Then they should talk to someone they trust i.e. a parent, teacher, police officer. Remember that a police officer should have their vest on. If they are still not sure, they can ask for their identification.

Students should remember...

- people they don't know are strangers

- be nice to people online like on the playground

- keep personal information private

- if they ever feel 'butterflies' in their tummy, they should tell an adult

Students should tell themselves...

- I am unique

- I am valued

- I am loved