Online Safety Template for Year 5 Students | Australian Curriculum
Help your pupils navigate the digital world with confidence using our comprehensive HASS / Personal Development online safety template year 5 core. Designed specifically for the Australian Curriculum (ACARA), this resource empowers children to make sensible, safe choices when interacting with the internet, social platforms, and online games.
In this lesson, our friendly BookFlik characters, Kit the fox and Nova the owl, guide students through essential digital literacy skills. Kit helps the class understand the importance of keeping personal information private, while Nova explains how to identify reliable sources and respond to unkind behaviour online. By using this HASS / Personal Development online safety template year 5 core, students will learn how to recognise digital risks, understand the impact of their online footprint, and identify trusted adults they can approach if they feel uncomfortable or worried about something they have seen.
This resource is perfect for busy educators. It includes a structured lesson plan, a thought-provoking scenario worksheet, and a digital citizenship checklist. Teachers can use the HASS / Personal Development online safety template year 5 core as a standalone classroom activity or as part of a wider unit on healthy relationships and digital wellbeing. The materials are fully aligned with the Year 5 statutory guidance on Relationships and Health Education, ensuring your school meets all requirements for online safety instruction.
This resource is pitched at the expected standard for Year 5 learners. It features clear, age-appropriate language and includes five to seven engaging questions that range from simple recall to real-world application. Whether your pupils are discussing cyberbullying or learning how to report inappropriate content, this template provides a supportive framework for meaningful classroom conversation. Download this essential toolkit today to help your students become responsible, resilient, and safe digital citizens. Your class will love learning alongside Kit and Nova as they master the skills needed for a bright and secure future online.
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