Invitation to Cyber Bullying and Internet Safety Session for PCH Parents, Guardians and Headford Community

Wednesday, March 7^th, 2018

We are very pleased to announce that we are hosting a talk on Cyber Bullying and Internet Safety for Parents, here in the school on Wednesday, March 7^th 2018 at 7pm.  In today’s technology-rich environment most of us feel woefully inadequate when it comes to knowing what our children are really experiencing when they use the internet.  This is normal and to be expected.  However, as parents we have a fundamental duty of care for our children, and unfortunately that means getting a grasp of the things that our children are experiencing on line.

The talk is being delivered by Jeremy Pagden, the Managing Director of Schools Websites.  Jeremy has been travelling all over the country delivering Internet Safety talks to both Parents and students alike.  The topics covered during the session are as follows:

• Overview of the internet
• Cyber bullying
• Sexual Predators & Fake Personas
• Dealing with inappropriate content
• Reputation damage
• Types of Internet Theft
• Safety settings on your home Wifi
• Browser History
• Safe use of apps
• Social Media Issues & Challenges
• Email Scams
• Safe Searching on YouTube
• The Dark Web
• Useful Resources

 

Testimonial from Eileen O’Brien, Principal, St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford, Co. Mayo:

“The presentations on Cyberbullying and Internet Safety were excellent. Students, Teachers, School Management, and Parents were fully engaged with the content and Jeremy’s presentations were easy to follow and interesting. He captured the attention of his audience for the full duration of his presentation. I would consider the content to be essential for all teenagers and adults who engage with social media”.

 

Testimonial from Anna Maria Newell, SPHE Coordinator, Presentation College Athenry: 

 “The feedback from staff and students was very positive. The students were very attentive all throughout his 90-minute talk and the staff members who were present found his presentation very interesting and engaging. I would definitely recommend him to other schools for students, staff & parents. We would hope to have him back to deliver his presentation to other year groups in the future”.

 

All are welcome!