This Year’s Theme: “Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI”
The 2026 theme focuses on helping children understand how artificial intelligence appears in their digital lives and how to use it thoughtfully and safely. It highlights the importance of being aware of how AI tools such as voice assistants, chatbots and algorithms work, and how to make safe and responsible choices when using them online.
How We Will Celebrate in School
- Primary 4 and Primary 5 will be taking part in a live webinar, helping them learn more about online safety and how to make smart choices when using technology.
- Across the school, pupils will take part in activities linked to the theme, including:
- Discussions about how AI works in everyday apps and tools
- Age?appropriate lessons on recognising trustworthy information
- Activities on keeping personal information private
- Classroom tasks exploring the difference between humans and AI tools (e.g., voice assistants)
- Rules for using AI in our school
Useful Websites for Parents
To support safe internet use at home, we recommend the following trusted sites:
- UK Safer Internet Centre – Guidance, videos and family resources for Safer Internet Day. [crossdaleschool.com]
- BBC Teach – Safer Internet Day – Free lessons and child?friendly explanations about online safety. [crossdaleschool.com]
- 2Simple / Purple Mash Online Safety – Activities and advice to support conversations at home about using technology safely. [2simple.com]
Together, we can help our children make smart tech, safe choices both in school and at home.
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