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Twitter Wall

08/06/23

Our pupils work so hard volunteering in the local area and it is great to actually see the value it has. Well done! pic.twitter.com/cH6oY6KrCQ

08/06/23

Well done to our Yr 10 Boys' Softball Team, who competed against other secondary schools in the area and came third overall! Mr Hayden has said that he is delighted with how well they played throughout the event! Well done to all of you! pic.twitter.com/UEGuN9oleG

07/06/23

We were very happy to host a rounders tournament today for the wonderful primary schools in the area. Well done to everyone who took part and a big 'Thank you' to Mr Hayden for organising the event. pic.twitter.com/rlfd2OOJvX

07/06/23

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25/05/23

Our Yr10s have been busy in the kitchen this morning; baking their own Swiss rolls. They looked (& smelt) amazing! pic.twitter.com/P7bhtZOrXd

25/05/23

Well done to our Cricket Team who came 4th overall in the tournament! pic.twitter.com/GBZ23Ypg63

24/05/23

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23/05/23

Each week, we will be recognising those students that have achieved greatness within school, by awarding them with a 'What Have You Done Today To Make Us Feel Proud' certificate. Well done to all of our recipients so far! pic.twitter.com/MeOTpQzo0d

23/05/23

Our Yr9 girls have started Cheerleading in their fitness lessons with Miss King. pic.twitter.com/5TdOH4WJo4

19/05/23

Our Yr7 students have been learning about CPR this week in Global Citizenship, with Ms Saul. They will continue to practise with the resuscitation dolls over the next 2 years, so that their confidence in first aid can grow. pic.twitter.com/9FEUMeiCO7

19/05/23

Students are invited to sign up for auditions for Matilda the Musical. They will take place on June, 15th 2023 in the Activity studio 3-4:30pm. We’d also like designers, technicians or backstage crew to sign up and come find out more. Sign up here: https://t.co/MOfrsBHgj5 pic.twitter.com/vDXjkc4M6Z

18/05/23

This week our Yr10 Athletic team were competing against other schools in the county at Tilley Park. Well done to all involved! pic.twitter.com/nWXZLiEj46

15/05/23

Wishing all our Yr11s the best as they begin their GCSEs today. You've got this! pic.twitter.com/5OhFcfNbVn

12/05/23

Sophie in Yr9 has produced a fantastic piece of homework; a Keith Haring research project. Well done, Sophie! pic.twitter.com/9AluNTtVqC

12/05/23

They've made it to the first check point! pic.twitter.com/wNFtGDCWNX

12/05/23

Our 'Brilliant Club' during their visit to Trinity College this week. pic.twitter.com/0kQI66vubA

12/05/23

Good luck to our Yr9, Bronze DofE students today as they set off for their overnight practice. pic.twitter.com/QRfEXGKb6z

11/05/23

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11/05/23

A huge well done to Abbie in Yr8 for winning our House Dance Competition! pic.twitter.com/33As0XQJAe

05/05/23

Many thanks to who, this week, have been talking to our students about staying safe on the streets as well as online. pic.twitter.com/NmuJksPkN9

Cyber Safety

Technology is a large part of children's lives at home and at school from an early age. At Aureus, our students have access to technology that they use in all areas of the curriculum including: interactive white boards, video walls, PCs and Google Chromebooks. We will educate our community on how to stay safe online throughout the year and across our curriculum.

Internet Safety

It is always good to be cautious while on the Internet. There are people in the cyber world who want to do harm to you or your computer. These are some good tips to keep in mind while you are surfing:

  • Be careful about what you put on the web.
  • It is on there forever and can be used to trace back to you at any time.
  • Keep track of who you interact with on the internet.
  • Some people may not be who they seem to be.
  • Know that privacy is just an illusion.
  • Even personal information on social networks can be easily recovered by anyone.
  • Do not open any links in emails or chat rooms that look suspicious or unfamiliar.
  • Never open any strange files that your computer may have downloaded from an email or a website.

Cyber Bullying

Whether it is posting public pictures, social statuses, or personal messages, cyber bullying takes many forms. The most popular cyber bullying tactics are:

  • Flaming
  • Harrassment
  • Denigration
  • Impersonation
  • Outing
  • Trickery
  • Exclusion
  • Cyber Stalking


Identity Theft

While there are many ways for your identity to get stolen, the easiest way to become a victim of identity theft is by sharing personal information over the Internet. If you are not careful, criminals could steal your identity by finding any of the following:

  • Bank details
  • Personal identification
  • Passwords

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the "wrongful appropriation" and "stealing and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions" and the representation of them as one's own original work. It is considered as academic dishonesty and a breach of ethics. Is subject to sanctions like penalties, suspension, and even exclusion depending on the extent of the breach.
Examples:

  • Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks.
  • Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation.
  • Claiming someone else's work as your own.
  • Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit.
  • Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit.
  • Having the majority of your work come from a specific source, whether you give credit or not.
  • Misplacing a citation in your work.

Computer Viruses

Always be careful when downloading files off of the internet and make sure you are downloading files from a trusted source. Viruses must be executed to have any effect on your computer, so there are a couple of file types that have no chance of containing a virus. These files are predominantly sound, image, and text file types.

Parental Support

If you would like to learn more about keeping your child safe online at home, please see the websites below:

BBC Own It A website full of fun and empowering tips, insight, stories and advice to help 9-12 year olds get the most out of their time online.
Childnet A registered UK charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children and young people.
Digizen This website provides information to strengthen awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is. It shares specific advice and resources on issues such as social networking and cyberbullying.
National Online Safety Useful guides for social media apps and platforms.
NSPCC The NSPCC online safety advice page gives information on online safety and has a free phone number for any questions regarding parental controls, privacy settings or advice on social networks.
UK Safer Internet Centre UK Safer Internet Centre is where you can find e-safety tips, advice and resources to help young people stay safe on the internet.
Thinkuknow Thinkuknow gives you the latest information on popular sites, mobiles and new technology.  It also has a Q&A page and has separate, informal, age appropriate sections.


To report online abuse or if you are worried about how someone has been communicating online, please visit the Child Exploitation and Online Protection command (CEOP)

www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre

If you have concerns regarding e-safety please follow this link:

www.oscb.org.uk/e-safety