Scoil Íde is taking part in Safer Internet Day 2026 on Tuesday the 10^th February.

This year’s celebrations are based around the theme, 

'Artificial Intelligence and its benefits, risks and challenges'

Here are some ways parents can get involved:

• Stay Informed: Keep yourself informed about the latest apps online.  Use the Webwise Parents Hub to help you understand all the latest trends online.
• Chat to your child: Take some time to have a conversation about the importance of being safe online.  Encourage open discussion about their online experiences.
• Privacy Settings: Regularly review the privacy settings on all devices and apps in your home.  Ensure your child knows the importance of keeping personal information private

As we are celebrating Safer Internet Day this week, we have made the yard a 'No Phone Zone'. Please show your support and not use devices on the yard this week at drop off and collection times.

We will be taking part in the CyberSafe Kids Cyberbreak again this year. Families across Ireland are being asked to ditch their smart devices for 24 hours, from 5pm on Friday the 17th of October to 5pm on Saturday the 18th October. All classes will be chatting about activities that we can do that do not need smart devices and pupils will be drawing up ideas in preparation for the digital detox. We encourage families to make an effort to take part for all or part of the 24 hours and to try out this digital detox in an effort to reduce screen time among our children. 

Dr. Richard Hogan will be hosting a free webinar online for parents on Tuesday 14^th October from 7:30pm to 8:30pm on the topic of “Creating Healthy Digital Habits at Home”.  More information about the Cyberbreak and the link to register for the webinar can be found on https://www.cybersafekids.ie/cyberbreak/

Check out the amazing posters created by pupils in our school for the CyberSafe Kids Cyberbreak..... -->

Information / Tips for Parents

We take part in Safer Internet Day annually.  It is an EU wide initiative that promotes safer internet use for everyone, especially young people.

It is promoted in Ireland by Oide and Webwise.

Here are some key pieces of information for parents.  Lots more can be found on the Parents Hub on Webwise.

• Screentime

Click here for screentime advice for parents 

Click here to hear Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary as she offers advice on effectively managing screen time.

• Apps explained

Click here to learn more about the various different Apps that our young people are using. 

In particular, here is the link to an explanation of Tik Tok.  Please note that Tik Tok has a minimum user age of 13 years old. 

• #TalkListenLearn Online Safety Webinar for Parents with Dr. Colman Noctor - click here

This is an excellent webinar by Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist Dr. Colman Noctor.  He discusses the opportunities and risks for teens online, offers practical advice to support parents and answers some frequently asked questions.

The TikTok Safety team provide a short explainer on how TikTok works and some key safety features.

Finally Webwise provides an overview of free resources and supports for parents.