Cyber Wellness

Cyber Wellness @ Hougang Primary

Cyber Wellness @ Hougang Primary, or CW@HGP for short, aims to develop HGPians into responsible and respectful digital learners. Guided by MOE’s Cyber Wellness Framework, there are various programmes planned and implemented to educate students in cyber wellness principles and anchor their well-being in cyberspace. 

Picture 1: MOE’s Cyber Wellness Framework 

(a) Yearly Training for Cyber Wellness Student Ambassadors
Primary 4 to Primary 6 students who are selected as the Cyber Wellness Student Ambassador (CWSA) of their class attend a training session where teachers equip them with information on CW and share tips on how to advocate positive online behaviours. Following that, the teachers meet up with the CWSAs every term to pass them a poster with CW tips, which they will share with their class during FTGP.

CWSAs creating their own posters with CW messages

(b) Safer Internet Day Celebration
Safer Internet Day is celebrated in Hougang Primary every year with informative board displays, interactive recess booths and an assembly programme. Besides the CWSAs on duty to promote the event and man the booths, parent volunteers are roped in to help out at the recess booths.

(c) Useful Links for Parents

To help children navigate cyberspace safely, parents too play an important role in instilling CW values. Do check out the links below for practical tips and useful information on all CW-related issues.

S.U.R.E Campaign by National Library
http://www.nlb.gov.sg/sure/

Personal Data Protection Commission
https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/Overview-of-PDPA/The-Legislation/Personal-Data-Protection-Act

Parents can set a good example at home in the use of technology and play an active role in guiding their child to navigate cyberspace safely.
To complement the cyber wellness curriculum in schools, here are the steps for PARENTing in the digital age: