• not connecting with or giving personal information to people they don’t know
• behaving appropriately, and not sending or posting harmful or offensive messages
• Making good decisions online because posts and messages are potentially  permanent

Year 7 Vision Screening - Information for parents

Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora provides a vision screening programme for all Year 7 students.·         
Vision – pupils will be advised of results at the time of screening. If further assessment is recommended you will be notified by mail.  Children who wear glasses and/or are under professional care and have regular checks will not require a vision check from our service.
Non-consent – please notify your school if you do not want your child being screened.  This screening is not a full assessment of your child’s vision. If you have any concerns, please see an optometrist

• having your child read to you 
• reading to your child and talking about books and stories 
• encouraging your child to share what they think about a book (or video game, podcast, or movie), and being positive about the material they are reading, listening, or watching 
• letting your child see you enjoy books, audiobooks, podcasts, games, movies, or videos in your first language 
• encouraging your child to write, and talking with your child about what they are writing 
• Working with your school 
• It can be helpful to share your child’s interests, languages spoken at home, and cultural practices with their teachers, so they can be included in your child’s learning.