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Pictured at the training day: Favour Omoruyi and Alison Fitzgerald from Sacred Heart School, Tullamore
Two Offaly students are among over 100 students from across Ireland taking part in the Webwise Safer Internet Day (SID) Ambassador Training Programme 2026.
The peer-led initiative equips students with the knowledge and skills to run their own online safety campaigns within their schools and local communities.
As part of the programme, Favour Omoruyi and Alison Fitzgerald from the Sacred Heart School in Tullamore attended an in-person training day in Dublin, where they received guidance and support from Webwise and the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel.
The Ambassador Training Programme empowers students to play a leading role in creating a safer, better internet by addressing key issues like online bullying, misinformation, wellbeing, privacy, and digital rights.
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Safer Internet Day 2026 will take place on Tuesday, February 10 under the theme "AI Aware: Safe, Smart and in Control."
This year’s campaign encourages schools, parents, young people, and educators to reflect on how AI technologies are shaping children’s online experiences as it has become increasingly prevalent in recent times.
The campaign will highlight the benefits, risks and challenges of AI, and aims to empower them to engage with AI safely and responsibly.
Safer Internet Day (SID) is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people.
It is promoted in Ireland by the Oide Technology in Education and Webwise, with over 200,000 people taking part in last year’s celebrations.
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