Today we celebrated Safer Internet Day in Scoil Bhríde. Safer Internet Day (SID) is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. The celebrations this year will be based around the theme, “Prepare / Protect / Thrive: Navigating Algorithms and Influencers.” The 2025 Safer Internet Day discusses and reflects on the key opportunities and challenges facing children and young people online. With access to so much information online this Safer Internet Day we will explore how to protect and empower them to navigate the opportunities and challenges of these powerful influences.
The younger classes focused on what to do if you see something that you don't like and learned the term- "If it makes you feel bad, out down the pad" and also what can happen if you share pictures of people.
The older classes had a presentation by Janice from Cyber Safe Kids. Janice focused on how to stay safe online, using strong passwords, your internet footprint and cyberbullying.
To get involved see- Free Parents Webinars: Prepare / Protect / Thrive – Helping your child develop healthy digital habits.
This webinar series empowers parents to support their child’s online experience. Each session dives into key aspects of the digital world, from safe communication and healthy online play to identifying misinformation and understanding how algorithms and privacy affect daily digital life. Through practical guidance, parents will learn how to foster respectful, responsible, and positive digital habits in their children, ensuring a balanced approach to online safety and digital well-being. Expert guests for the series include Dr. Colman Noctor, Mark Little, and National Parents Council. Register for the webinars at: https://www.webwise.ie/news/parent-webinars/
To find more material and advice on how to navigate safer internet use please click the following link:
https://www.webwise.ie/parents/
