The last two weeks have seen DPS focussing on our school value, Acceptance. Students have explored what Acceptance looks like at DPS, with a particular focus on how to display Acceptance when using ICT or online.
Topics that we covered were the DPS ICT Acceptable Use Agreement, safe use of technology, digital safety and treating others the way we would like to be treated.
The older year levels also covered the idea that positive communication online means having the skills to take part in online community life in an ethical and respectful way. It is also lawful and respects privacy.
In Year 6, the students participated in an activity where they paired up with someone they wouldn’t usually work or play with. They then had to create a character that took the best parts of each person. This saw them working collaboratively and focussing on each others’ strengths, as we all have something positive. It also allowed them to practice talking with an ‘unfamiliar’ student in preparation for building new relationships in Year 7.
Click read more to view a few of the characters that we created.