We have celebrated Safer Internet Day 2025 with a series of engaging and educational activities aimed at promoting online safety among our students. This year’s theme, “Too Good to be True,” was brought to life through various initiatives across different year groups.

The highlight of the day was an informative assembly presented by our very own Year Tech Experts and Year 8 Tech Leaders. They delivered an insightful session on the dangers of online scams, educating children from Year 5 to Year 8 on how to recognise and avoid these threats. Their presentation included real-life examples and practical tips, empowering their peers to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.

Meanwhile, our Year 3 pupils had the opportunity to meet the Digital Citizens, a group of characters designed to teach young learners about online safety. Through interactive activities and discussions, the Year 3 pupils learnt essential skills for staying safe online, such as creating strong passwords, recognising safe websites, and understanding the importance of being balanced in our use of technology.

In addition to these activities, our Year 4 and Year 5 pupils have been honing their PowerPoint skills by creating impressive presentations on online safety. These presentations cover a range of topics, including keeping gaming fun, media choices, cyberbullying, the importance of reporting suspicious activities, and how to maintain a positive digital footprint. The students’ creativity and dedication are evident in their work, and their presentations will be showcased on the school learning hub and on screen across the school.

Safer Internet Day 2025 was a resounding success, thanks to the enthusiasm and participation of our pupils and staff. By working together, we are fostering a safer and more responsible online community. Let’s continue to support and educate our children to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to stay safe in the digital age. 

Mrs Annies, Head of Computing

How you can support as a parent:

1. Talk to your Child: Year 4 – Year 6 children will have all been given SMART cards to help remind them how to stay safe online. Take some time to read through these together and ensure that your child feels confident and comfortable coming to you if something goes wrong online. With a focus on scams, talking to your child about real-life experiences that you may have experienced is a great way to educate and empower them.

2. Educate yourself: The National College provides excellent training courses to help parents support their children in the digital world. The short courses are updated annually to reflect the ever-changing nature of technology and are well worth investing 30 – 40 minutes of your time. Please note that you will need to create a free account with the National College to access the courses.  There are also plenty of free parent guides covering the most popular apps and games which can be downloaded for free.

3. Check it is age appropriate: Children often ask to access sites and apps which are not appropriate to their age. Peer pressure can be a big influence. As a parent, knowing what is right for your children can be challenging. Common sense Media is a great place to find out; with recommendations by parents, children and experts, this is a great first port of call. If your child has their own email account, do you know what app and sites they have sign up to? Take this week and the half-term break to have an open conversation and ensure that you know what your child is using.

Photo Credit: Digital Citizens