“Be Aware… Connect With Care: What Parents Should Know About Internet Safety”

PHILIPSBURG – The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is organizing an interactive and informative workshop entitled “Be Aware, Connect with Care: What Parents Should Know About Internet Safety.”

This presentation will help persons to “think before they click,” educate, and empower parents, teachers, and the public via an open discussion on the benefits and consequences of internet use amongst youth and how it impacts the individual and family.

The general public, especially parents of primary and secondary school-going children, are invited to attend. Teachers, community leaders, and other interested persons are encouraged as well to come out to this forum which will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the University of St. Martin from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

For more information, contact the Student Support Services Division at 543-1235 or email studentsupportservices@sintmaartengov.org.

The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) provides services to students referred by the schools. These services consist of psychological services, counseling services, social work services, speech-language pathology services, and educational diagnostic services. SSSD also provides career services to students, parent education/information sessions, and parent support group.