Congratulations to Robert Loretz from Massey High School Music for achieving NZ’s most inspiring teacher 2011

Read more here http://www.allteams.co.nz/massey-high-school-music1/

- Introduce basic guidelines around use of social media could perhaps be delivered twice a year in assembly

- One or two trained people deal with media –both traditional and social media, They should create relationships with media and can therefore mitigate damage.

- Don’t allow unauthorised facebook pages – The reputation of the school is at stake and brand damage can occur, inappropriate relationships between staff and students can form [banned in some states in America] encouraging cyber-baiting.  Students, parents, staff can wade in to arguments.  Set up search alerts for Facebook pages created and try to harness this enthusiasm in a safe environment.

- In times of crisis if you need to mitigate damage or diffuse a story Talk to the experts such as Janet Wilson who can assist with this kind of thing and could certainly train your media person and help handle situations to avoid them getting out of control.

- Tighten up your student/parent contract to ensure Internet use policy to include and focus on such things as

-          Cyberbullying, Respect for fellow students, Equality, Bringing the schools name in to disrepute

- Items which are abusive can be removed from Facebook – but this can take time and don’t expect any NZ based assistance the nearest is Sydney.

- Proactivity is required to create a safer environment.

For more info

www.MYLGP.ORG.NZ – Netsafe

http://mashable.com/2011/11/22/teachers-cyberbaiting/ Cyber baiting article on Mashable

http://privacy.org.nz/privacy-in-schools-a-guide-to-the-privacy-act-for-principals-teachers-and-boards-of-trustees/

Be very careful about the potential issues this can cause for your community and your brand.

Here is an example of 5 Rugby players being banned for life in Auckland through violence and threats via facebook. . . AllTeams provides a safe, secure, moderated environment for your youth, with all the functionality of today’s social networks . . . and one where you take the advertising & sponsorship revenue!

Club manager Chris McMillan says “We understand that we are one of very few clubs in Canterbury still doing anything offical during the RWC so if you are traveling here from overseas & from other parts of NZ please call into see us and get your Rugby Passport Stamped and we want to include our local community as well so we will be open most days & evenings when games are on during the RWC.

Please go to www.cartercountrytours.co.nz to find out more details about what we are offering for overseas visitors and Kiwis traveling around the South Island during the RWC and for our local community, we will keep you posted with updates and activities.”

Click here for more details http://goo.gl/q4xhO

Anscombe plays club rugby for Ponsonby RFC www.ponsonbyrugby.co.nz

He scored 4 conversions, 2 penalties and a try contributing to the 37-7 win.

Check out Gareth’s rugby club www.ponsonbyrugby.co.nz   See the full article http://goo.gl/CcscH

“This is about the basics of a good daily Kiwi life. Sports and places to play are a big part of that. The appeal is focussing on Christchurch communities,” Mark Weldon, the Prime Minister’s representative on the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
Full article http://goo.gl/tRV8f