Dear Parents/Guardians,
As you may be aware, last year our school engaged with the Agree to Agree Internet and Technology Use Agreement, with the aim of helping to keep our primary school children safe from smartphones and social media, while encouraging respect for age restrictions on apps and video games.
Our focus for 2026 is to review the initiative, provide further support and workshops for parents and guardians, and encourage families to consider introducing a screen-free hour before bedtime, which is entirely optional and can be used by parents as they feel is appropriate for their own family.
We would really appreciate it if you could take two minutes to complete the attached survey and also confirm your agreement with our school’s Acceptable Use Policy for Internet use.
We have received very positive feedback from families and staff. Teachers have noticed less tiredness, improved concentration and self-esteem, and less anxiety among pupils. The initiative has also helped reduce the pressure children can feel to have smartphones and spend long periods on screens. This shows what can be achieved when home and school work together.
We are delighted to announce that Ger Brick is hoping to visit the school on Tuesday, 13th October. He will speak with pupils from 4th, 5th and 6th class, followed by an information evening for parents, which all parents are welcome to attend. Ger has many years of experience delivering internet safety talks, and we would strongly encourage you to come along.
We will also send the Agree to Agree brochures home with all new Junior Infant pupils and children who have recently joined the school. There are also lots of useful resources available on the school blog.
A note for families
This agreement and action plan has been developed to meet the needs of our school community, but we recognise that every family is unique. Parents know their children best and are best placed to decide what restrictions, boundaries or safety measures are appropriate for their own circumstances.
For some families, this might mean not allowing devices into bedrooms, using tools such as Google Family Link, setting clear limits around screen time, or simply keeping a close and regular eye on how devices are being used. There is no single approach that will suit every child or every family.
Our hope is that the younger children in our school will benefit from delaying the purchase of smartphones, while our older pupils and their families will have access to practical resources, information and tips to help them manage children’s technology use during these challenging times.
We strongly encourage all families to get involved and help us keep our children safe and support them in developing healthy relationships with technology.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Paul Horan
As you may be aware, last year our school engaged with the Agree to Agree Internet and Technology Use Agreement, with the aim of helping to keep our primary school children safe from smartphones and social media, while encouraging respect for age restrictions on apps and video games.
Our focus for 2026 is to review the initiative, provide further support and workshops for parents and guardians, and encourage families to consider introducing a screen-free hour before bedtime, which is entirely optional and can be used by parents as they feel is appropriate for their own family.
We would really appreciate it if you could take two minutes to complete the attached survey and also confirm your agreement with our school’s Acceptable Use Policy for Internet use.
We have received very positive feedback from families and staff. Teachers have noticed less tiredness, improved concentration and self-esteem, and less anxiety among pupils. The initiative has also helped reduce the pressure children can feel to have smartphones and spend long periods on screens. This shows what can be achieved when home and school work together.
We are delighted to announce that Ger Brick is hoping to visit the school on Tuesday, 13th October. He will speak with pupils from 4th, 5th and 6th class, followed by an information evening for parents, which all parents are welcome to attend. Ger has many years of experience delivering internet safety talks, and we would strongly encourage you to come along.
We will also send the Agree to Agree brochures home with all new Junior Infant pupils and children who have recently joined the school. There are also lots of useful resources available on the school blog.
A note for families
This agreement and action plan has been developed to meet the needs of our school community, but we recognise that every family is unique. Parents know their children best and are best placed to decide what restrictions, boundaries or safety measures are appropriate for their own circumstances.
For some families, this might mean not allowing devices into bedrooms, using tools such as Google Family Link, setting clear limits around screen time, or simply keeping a close and regular eye on how devices are being used. There is no single approach that will suit every child or every family.
Our hope is that the younger children in our school will benefit from delaying the purchase of smartphones, while our older pupils and their families will have access to practical resources, information and tips to help them manage children’s technology use during these challenging times.
We strongly encourage all families to get involved and help us keep our children safe and support them in developing healthy relationships with technology.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Paul Horan
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