ROBLOX SAFETY

Dear Parents and Carers,

Many of our Primary students are talking about Roblox at the moment — it’s clearly a game they really enjoy, and with the upcoming school holidays, it’s likely they’ll be spending more time online.

While Roblox can be fun and creative, like all online games, it comes with some risks. We’ve noticed a few conversations at school that make us think it’s important we support our children in playing safely and responsibly.

In the media over the last few weeks, there has been some communication about a ROBLOX 'sexual' incident. The thought that our students may be exposed to this has made quite a few of our teachers very concerned for our students.

We’ve found this short video that gives some really practical tips for parents on how to guide children with Roblox. It covers things like privacy settings, in-game chats, cyber-bullying and how to set up healthy boundaries around gaming. It takes a really balanced approach and we think you'll find it helpful.

At the same time, the holidays are a wonderful chance for children to build the things that help them truly thrive — connection, confidence, and competency. This can come through family time, playing with friends face-to-face, learning new skills, or simply enjoying unstructured play. A healthy balance of online and offline activities will support their overall well-being.

Here are some simple spring holiday ideas that encourage the three Cs:

Connection – have a picnic in the park, invite a friend for a playdate, cook a meal together as a family.
Confidence – try a new activity like bike riding on a different track, art or craft, or taking up a new hobby.
Competency – set up a small garden project that they take charge of, learning to cook something simple on their own, or involve children in helping with real-life tasks like washing the car, planning a family outing or budgeting at the grocery shops.

Please take a few minutes to watch the video — even if your child isn’t a big Roblox player, the advice is useful for other online games too. If you prefer to read information rather than watch videos this article contains similar helpful information.

Thank you for all you do to support your child’s wellbeing both in and out of school. Working together helps us keep their online experiences positive and safe.

Warm regards,

Maria Wilson