--- title: "Year 5 - Online Safety Awareness" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-12-03-year-5-online-safety-awareness" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 5 - Online Safety Awareness ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_1629.JPG) 3 December 2024 Today, Year 5 analysed this week's online safety poster, which focused on the app Snapchat. The children engaged in thoughtful discussions about the potential risks associated with the app, such as artificial intelligence misuse, online predators, scams, screen addiction, exposure to inappropriate content, and online pressures. They reflected on how these risks could impact not only personal safety but also mental health, including feelings of anxiety or low self-esteem caused by social comparison or cyberbullying. Following this, the class worked collaboratively to devise advice for safe usage of the platform. They suggested practical measures such as utilising parental controls, regularly reviewing privacy settings, and ensuring only trusted individuals are added as friends. They emphasised the importance of blocking and reporting harmful content or interactions and encouraged open, honest discussions with trusted adults about any concerns. The session concluded with the children considering how to raise awareness about online safety in their community. They brainstormed ideas such as creating posters or videos to share what they’ve learned, reinforcing the need for responsible online behaviour and the value of making informed choices in the digital world. The activity not only enhanced their awareness of online risks but also empowered them to become proactive digital citizens. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_1629.JPG) [Year 5](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-5) [Computing](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/computing) [Online Safety](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/online-safety) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/817EE4F8-1C0F-4150-B99B-C429F11631AC.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-12-03-reception-nativity-crafts) Previous ### [Reception: Nativity Crafts](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-12-03-reception-nativity-crafts) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/413C39B2-2C93-40B3-BCD8-75C51349B819.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-12-03-year-6-exploring-osmosis-and-diffusion) Next ### [Year 6 - Exploring osmosis and diffusion ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-12-03-year-6-exploring-osmosis-and-diffusion) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)