Safer Internet Day 2025 takes place on Tuesday, 11 February and our friends at Webwise want Primary schools, their teachers, students and parents to get involved.
Safer Internet Day (SID) is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. Safer Internet Day in Ireland is coordinated by the Irish Safer Internet Centre, a partnership between Webwise, ISPCC, National Parents Council, and Hotline.ie, providing a range of complementary online safety services, including an education and awareness centre, child and parent helplines and a hotline. The Centre is coordinated by the Department of Justice and co-funded by the European Union.
There are lots of ways to get involved in Safer Internet Day.
Here are some useful ideas to help get started!
1. Get free wristbands for your schools for Safer Internet Day
Regardless of how big or small your event or activity is, if you are marking Safer Internet Day – let us know! The interactive Safer Internet Day map highlights the schools and organisations from all over Ireland who are taking part.
Register to feature on the map, and to receive your free Webwise Safer Internet Day pack and wristbands.
2. Use the Free Webwise online safety resources, lessons and videos in your class
Safer Internet Day is a great time to explore online safety topics and issues in schools. Use the FREE Webwise resources, lessons and presentations to address topics such as cyberbullying, privacy, respectful online communication, screen time and online wellbeing and more. These resources can be accessed for free on webwise.ie and we also send out hard copies to schools.
3. Free Scripted Online Safety Presentations
Webwise provide free scripted online safety presentations that teachers can use with their class as part of Safer Internet Day activities. These have a full script, presentation, quizzes and take-home activities these are available for presentations for use with 1st and 2nd class, 3rd and 4th class, and 5th and 6th class.
You can also explore the Safer Internet Day 2025 theme Prepare / Protect / Thrive: Navigating algorithms and influencers with a new presentation for use with 5th and 6th class. It explores how algorithms and influencers shape children's online experiences, and helps to equip them with the skills to navigate the opportunities and challenges of these digital forces.
Get the Presentations here now!
4. Invite a Garda to deliver a lesson using the Garda Schools Programme
Safer Internet Day is a great time to consider the Garda Schools Programme! In partnership with Webwise, two new lessons have been developed for Primary and Post-Primary students as part of the Garda Schools Programme.
The Be Kind Online Primary school lesson is designed to enable 3rd and 4th class pupils to understand what cyberbullying is, how it can hurt someone and how it can be prevented. The lessons in this pack promote respectful communication online and aim to foster a sense of care and respect for others online. The programme will equip children with the skills to deal effectively with cyberbullying.
Read more about the Garda Schools Programme
5. Get parents involved
Parents have a vital role to play in helping their child or teenager to have a be safe, responsible, and positive online, and Safer Internet Day is a great time to get parents involved!
Encourage them to visit webwise.ie/prepareprotectthrive to access lots of advice and information to help them to support their child online.
Webwise are also running a series of free webinars that explore topics including online bullying, rights online, misinformation and developing a family agreement. These are a great opportunity for parents to hear from experts on key online safety topics. More information and registration details are available on webwise.ie.
These are just a few ideas for what can be done to mark Safer Internet Day 2025, but how you highlight online safety is up to you! You can find lots of more ideas on how to celebrate Safer Internet Day on the Webwise SID Hub.
Whatever activity you choose to do, be sure to join in the national and international conversation online using #SID2025, #PrepareProtectThrive and tag Webwise on social media.
