No to hate! You can count on me!
For whom: Secondary schools
Purpose: In-depth analysis of the role of a witness in counteracting hate, developing the ability to consciously respond as a witness
PEERS. Prevention program for primary and secondary schools
PEERS is a free prevention program for primary and secondary schools aimed at countering peer violence. The program allows for the diagnosis of peer violence and educational activities based on the educational miniseries "#SPOTTED."
Act or React
What do you do online?
Someone is being bullied online, a sexually suggestive photo is being spread, or a person is being excluded from a group chat. These online situations affect not only the young people involved, but also the rest of the class.
In the interactive videos of 'Act or React', students are taken through recognisable online situations. How do they deal with them? The videos provide an opportunity to start a conversation about hurtful behaviour during (mentor) lessons.
The materials include:
MediaMasters theme mission: Online bullying
MediaMasters is a popular Dutch educational serious game developed by Netwerk Mediawijsheid. The resource is designed for primary school students (grades 5–8) to teach digital literacy and media wisdom.
Teen Outside the Box (T.O.T.B.): online wellbeing and fight against cyberbullying
Teen Outside the Box (T.O.T.B.) is the newest initiative from SIC Malta, delivered in collaboration with Aġenzija Sedqa, through which the SIC visits all national schools targeting Year 8 students.
The programme addresses online safety themes including online wellbeing and cyberbullying, and sessions form part of the required programme hours, with students receiving a certificate upon completing the full programme.
What should I do if I discover that my child is being cyberbullied?
This page on the website of BeSmartOnline, part of the Maltese Safer Internet Centre, helps parents and caregivers to support their children if they discover that they are experiencing cyberbullying.
It explains how to recognise the signs, how to listen and be supportive, how to reach out to the national helpline or to seek professional help, and how to document and keep track of the cyberbullying incident.
Stay safe online (SID anthem)
SIC Malta is thrilled to present the winning entry of the Safer Internet Day 2023 songwriting competition – "Stay Safe Online" by talented students from Year 5.1 at Gozo College Dun Salve Vella Nadur Primary!
"Stay Safe Online" is more than a song; it's an anthem for Safer Internet Day 2023, created and sung by the brilliant minds of Lucas Azzopardi, Raquel Caruana, Mabel Emme Cauchi, Eliza Hili, Ganni Theuma, and Gabriella Vella.
Podcast episode: Cyberbullying
This podcast episode, produced by the Church Schools Children's Fund in Malta, hosts a SIC Malta team member and focuses on online safety and the impact of digital harassment on young people.
Behind the screen: respect, gaming, and cyberbullying
Lesson for middle school students on cyberbullying, online gaming and respecting other players. The presentation starts by emphasising that online life is still real life, and as such things that would not be okay if done face-to-face, probably are not okay even online.
It teaches the students to distinguish between jokes, conficts and cyberbullying, and explains what the Maltese law says about cyberbullying.
It then presents five scenarios to act out in class to reflect upon:
Cyberbullying session for young students (9-11-year-olds)
This presentation is targeted at students aged 9 to 11. It introduces the topic of cyberbullying and online kindless, and also touches upon the impact that social media can have on young people's mental health.
The presentation is meant as as interactive activity stimulating discussions and exchange between the teacher and the pupils, and asks questions such as "What do you do online?", "Would you share this?", "Can we always trust people online?", and lastly emphasises that young people are not alone and can always reach for help in various ways.
