Cyber Wellness and Mental Health

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are becoming increasingly pervasive in our world. While creating instant connectivity and access to vast repositories of information, knowledge, and opinions, the open nature of the Internet can expose our students to undesirable content and influences.

Cyber Wellness in Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) focuses on the well-being of our students as they navigate cyberspace. Our curriculum aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of ICT for positive purposes, maintain a positive presence in cyberspace and be safe and responsible users of ICT.

The 3 Cyber Wellness Key Messages

• Embrace the affordances of technology while maintaining a balanced lifestyle between offline and online activities.

• Be a safe and responsible user of technology and maintain a positive online presence.

• Be responsible for personal well-being in the cyberspace.

At Bendemeer, Cyber Wellness education is integrated into CCE lessons, Student Development Experiences, school initiatives, and other subject lessons. We train Peer Support Leaders as Cyber Wellness Ambassadors to promote positive peer influence. During Cyber Wellness week, these ambassadors conduct lessons for classmates, raising awareness about creating a safer, more positive online environment.

Parents who are interested to find out more on Cyber Wellness can click on the links below for useful resources:

https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/cyber-wellness