Teacher Matt Haddow said the workshop was designed to create awareness of the dangers posed by technologies such as the Internet and mobile phones and the rising incidence of cyber bullying.

Mr Haddow said widespread access to these technologies and the anonymity of cyberspace makes bullying a lot easier.

''Bullying doesn't just happen face to face anymore,'' he said.

Mr Haddow said bullies are now able to access a much wider audience, almost instantaneously, with the touch of a button.

''It's important to teach kids not to give out too much information over the Internet, for example not using their real names on social networking sites and not giving out their phone numbers or addresses,'' he said.

''We made them aware that even a little bit of information can make it easy for people to find things out about them.''

Mr Haddow said the students, who were from grades five and six, were also given strategies to deal with these situations.

''These are the types of issues the students will face when they go to high school,'' he said.

''That's the age where mobile phones become more prominent and most children have access to the internet. A lot of kids also have access to the internet from their bedrooms... it's just a bit scary.''

Mr Haddow said Leading Senior Constable Paul Kelly, Youth Resource Officer for the region, attended the workshop to speak to parents about the dangers their children are facing.

He said Leading Senior Constable Kelly's talk was an eyeopener for parents, who were encouraged to be aware of the places their children go online and the activities they are involved in.

''There are a lot of dodgy people out there doing a lot of dodgy things,'' Mr Haddow said.

Despite the serious nature of the topic, Mr Haddow said the workshop was a lot of fun and also included quizzes and giveaways.

He thanked the local businesses that got behind the education session by donating prizes.