Important information about Technology Use at WMES
Dear WMES families:
We would like to take an opportunity to clarify a few of our school rules and expectations regarding technology use at WMES.
The Provincial Code of Conduct requires that all students:
• use information and communications technology, including the Internet, digital resources, and e-communication, and all forms of social media in a responsible and acceptable manner consistent with the Nova Scotia Public School Network Access and Use Policy and the Cyber-safety Act (2013)
At Waverley Memorial Elementary, technology is frequently used as a tool to enhance learning experiences at all grade levels. The Acceptable Use of Technology Guidelines are reviewed regularly, and any adult in the building can request to see what students are doing on their technology at any point during the school day.
At no point are students permitted to take photos or videos of themselves or others to post on personal social media sites.
Please take a few minutes to review this policy with your child if they are bringing their own devices to school. Any students who are unable to follow this policy will not be permitted to have personal technology devices at school, and may lose the privilege of using school technology as well.
We would also like to encourage you to take a few minutes to sit down with your child if they are using social media sites and review the content that they are posting, and that they are being exposed to, as well as to check their settings to see if their accounts are public or private.
Thank you for your continued support.
The staff at WMES
Resources
What can a parent/guardian do to keep their child safe on the Internet? - link
A Role for Parents/Guardians
A Role for Students
To learn more about bullying and what you can do to help, contact your child's school or check out these resources:
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Bully Hotline, Halifax Regional Police
Phone: 902-490-7283
Text: 902-233-SAVE
E-mail: bullyhotline@halifax.ca
Provincial School Code of Conduct - link
Safe Schools, Halifax Regional Centre for Education - link
Nova Scotia Anti-bullying Website - link
https://www.cbc.ca/keepingcanadasafe/m_blog/keep-kids-safe-online
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning...