The apps and platforms people use to connect to people are discord, instagram, tiktok, snapchat, we chat, skype etc.

Some benefits of connecting with people digitally is that you can talk to people any time and from anywhere about things that might be uncomfortable to talk about in real life. Talking to people digitally is good way for people with social anxiety to make friends because they don't need to talk to someone in real life and people are more comfortable with typing.

Some potential risks of connecting with people digitally instead of in real life is that you don't know who is on the other side of the screen and they could be lying to you and if you interact with people through things like snapchat you could allow strangers to see your account.

People behave disrespectfully online when they know they are anonymous or they are jealous of the person that they are talking to.

Someone could be more vulnerable to risk in an online environment if they make content or show their face.

What do you do?

I would tell them they are very dumb to send a picture to some person they just met and ask why they would date someone so untrustworthy. Their fault and they deserve all the consequences.

You are 13 and at home watching TV. Your brother arrives home with some friends. He connects his computer to the TV and they start watching pornography.

What do you do?

I would go to my room and let my brother watch the porn because it's not my business and if they are old enough it should be fine for them. I would only tell them to stop of tell my parents if they become disruptive or HIGHLY inappropriate such as playing audio loudly or just being inappropriate overall.

Someone that you met online wants to meet you face-to-face. They are starting to put pressure on you to agree.

What do you do?

Tell them about how it makes you uncomfortable and if they continue I would not listen to what they say and I would likely block them and then report their account for their actions. I think this is the most reasonable choice to make because continuing to interact with them could be dangerous considering their current actions.

You could support the person by treating them the same because you don't need to change anything. If I told my friends I was bi and they started treating me like a snowflake, spoiling me and constantly checking up on me I would feel pretty offended. Treating someone who came out as lesbian or bi or gay the exact same before as before they came out feels like the best way to support them because it's telling them that 'No matter who or what you decide to be I will still treat you the same because your sexuality or gender doesn't concern my friendship with you.'

How can we ensure that GIHS is a safe environment for everyone?

By enforcing rules surrounding bullying and inclusivity. Obviously, I know that rules are easily broken which is why I think we should also add more accessible counsellors. While our current counsellors are probably very good, they aren't too well known of and maybe the school should spread the word about how counsellors are always available for them more as to help the people who are unsure.

Why is this important? 

Most people think that only physical health is important but they are actually both equally important. If someone was healthy, athletic and thriving on the outside but they were secretly struggling with serious mental health issues it would have the same effect as if they were severely underweight or extremely overweight. By keeping GIHS a safe environment we can ensure that the students are at the very least healthy mentally.

Some consequences of sharing/having your nude images being sent could be bullying. If a picture of your nude body is shared around you get bullied a lot at school, being called bad names like 'S__T' 'W___E' and such. There could also be lots of creepy people, cat calling you which could make you very uncomfortable. If you were to share a nude picture of someone else, not only would you get in lots of legal trouble but you will make the person whose nude you sent's life a living h_ll.

• What are 5 strategies you think are important to be an ethical digital citizen? 

No.1 To be an ethical digital citizen try not to disclose private information to people online that you don't know in real life, private information like addresses or phone numbers might seem harmless but if it were to land in the hands of the wrong person you could be hurt.

No.2 To be an ethical digital citizen don't engage in online bullying and if you are bullied you can report the account that is bullying you to get them to stop or you can just walk away from the screen.

No.3 To be an ethical digital citizen you should act the same you do in real life. Many people act different online due to the barrier between the two people. People tend to be more rude and mean online than they would in real life so a good rule of thumb before you say something is to ask yourself "would I say the same thing in real life?"

No.4 To be an ethical digital citizen you would need to properly read the terms and conditions and rules of the social media services you plan to use. While most people don't bother reading the terms and services, it's actually quite important because it's a legal contract binding you to the service. If you don't read the terms and services you could lose a lot of things and could be in danger.

No.5 To be an ethical digital citizen you should use the "grandma question" thing. Basically, don't say anything you wouldn't say to your grandma's face. If you wouldn't swear at your grandma don't swear, if you wouldn't bully your grandma, don't be a bully to others either.

They could go to helplines and ask for help there. Most of the time, helplines have experiences and trained people there that know how to help out with your issues. They could also talk to a trusted adult about it, such as school counsellors, teachers, parents and friends.