![At Gilmore Community School, our mission is to provide a happy, safe, supportive and challenging learning environment where our children learn to become compassionate citizens able to contribute in a […]](https://gilmore.burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Gilmore-620x250.jpg "Welcome to Gilmore")
What is Digital Literacy and Citizenship?
Digital literacies are the skills and knowledge we need to use digital tools and access online information. Digital Citizenship involves values and behaviours that guide appropriate, responsible and safe use of technology.
Much like other health and wellness topics, it is important that students receive consistent messaging about technology use starting at an early age. By reinforcing concepts of device balance, digital kindness, information literacy, and online safety, we hope to set our students up to be responsible digital citizens throughout their lives.
Digital Literacy and Citizenship Week: Privacy & Security
The theme for next week is online privacy and security. As your child learns about the importance of protecting their personal information and data online, we invite you to join in these conversations at home.
Here are some resources that you may find helpful:
- Cyber Security for Kids – Get Cyber Safe from the Government of Canada
- Cyber Security Family Rules -Get Cyber Safe from the Government of Canada
- Teaching Kids to Protect Their Data and Privacy – Common Sense Media
- What to do if Your Kid’s Device or Account has Been Hacked – Common Sense Media
Additional family resources are found on our website: Parents-Caregivers – Burnaby Schools
If you have questions about our Digital Literacy and Citizenship program, please contact your school administrator.
A very big thank you to everyone who made purchases at this year’s Scholastic Book Fair. We did very well again this year, thanks to the generosity of our Gilmore families. In addition to books, some of our earnings are being used towards an author visit in January for literacy week!
This year, our annual Jingle Bell Walk carries special meaning. We will continue the tradition of collecting clothes and nonperishable food items for those in need, but we also want to honour the memory of Mr. Morton, the beloved teacher who started this event and recently passed away after his courageous battle with cancer. If you would like to make an additional gesture in his honour, donations can be made to BC Cancer to support cancer research and care via ![The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Gilmore! This year, the Book Fair will be running from Monday, November 24 to Friday, November 28 in the library. Gilmore students will be […]](https://gilmore.burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/scholastic-bf-200x110.png "Scholastic Book Fair")
![The Royal Canadian Legion has provided every child in the school with a poppy for Remembrance Day. Your child will receive theirs on Monday for the Remembrance Day ceremony. If […]](https://gilmore.burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sunset-815270_640-200x110.jpg "Royal Canadian Legion National Poppy Campaign")
![On the morning of Friday, October 31st we will start our day with a school-wide Hallowe’en costume parade! If your child chooses to dress up for the day, please ensure […]](https://gilmore.burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/halloween-959006_640-200x110.jpg "Hallowe’en Costume Parade")
![In honour of the Toronto Blue Jays making the 2025 MLB World Series, our student leadership is encouraging students and staff to wear a jersey or Grizzly Gear to school on […]](https://gilmore.burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ezgif-2e33fdd113fa10-200x110.jpg "School Spirit Day ~ Jersey Day on October 28")
