February 8th 2022 is Safer Internet Day, an important day in our school calendar. Celebrated every
year across the EU and in other countries around the world, Safer Internet Day (SID) promotes the
safe and positive use of digital technology, especially among children and young people.
In Ireland, Safer Internet Day is promoted by PDST Technology in Education and Webwise, with the
theme “All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online”. Along with hundreds of other schools from around Ireland,
St. Joseph's will be celebrating Safer Internet Day. This provides us with the opportunity to
remind students about online safety messages and help them to learn to use the internet in a safe,and positive way. Resources from Webwise will be used during SPHE classes.
Please enter this year's Poster competition.
Internet Safety Competition
Create an Internet Safety Poster
Ensure the messages on the posters are positive and effective.
Posters might contain positive, uplifting messages or some anti-bullying advice
Use the hashtag #BEKINDONLINE
Parents can also get involved in the online safety conversation with children at home. To help you
with this, you may be interested in accessing the free advice and supports on the Webwise Parents
Hub – www.webwise.ie/parents. The hub includes practical advice on key online safety topics,
videos from parenting, technology, and education experts, along with Talking Points to start a
conversation with your child, and Explainer Guides to popular apps and platforms.
https://www.webwise.ie/internet-safety-talks-for-parents/