St John The Baptist Primary School, Portadown

REMINDER - Parent Information Evening – Helping Children Stay Safe in the Digital World

20th Mar 2026

We are pleased to invite all parents and carers to a special Parent Information Evening focused on supporting children as they navigate today’s fast‑changing digital world.

This important session will take place on:

📅 Monday 23rd March 2026
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 St John the Baptist P.S. / Bunscoil Eoin Baiste

We are delighted to welcome Wayne Denner, a highly respected technology and online‑safety specialist with over 25 years’ international experience working with schools, parents, and organisations across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the Middle East.

What the Session Will Cover

Wayne’s practical and informative presentation will explore:

  • Managing children’s online activity and encouraging healthy tech habits
  • Understanding current online risks such as scams, exploitation and harmful trends
  • How young people are using AI tools, including ChatGPT and Snapchat My AI
  • Spotting misinformation, deepfakes and online manipulation
  • Supporting children to build a positive online reputation
  • Simple, actionable steps to help keep children safe both at home and in school

Who Should Attend?

This event is relevant for all parents and carers of primary and post‑primary children who wish to better understand online safety, technology use and digital wellbeing.

We strongly encourage as many families as possible to come along for what promises to be an engaging and highly valuable evening.