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On Sunday night 3rd and 4th classes went to University of Limerick to take part in the Peace Proms 2013. They were part of a mass choir of 700 boys and girls from Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Kerry. The music was fantastic and the choir sang with the Cross Border Orchestra.

Internet Safety – A Talk For Parents

What are the potential dangers?

How can you protect children when they are online or using their mobile phone?

It is not about blocking content online; it is more about teaching children how to be responsible when online, by making parents aware of the dangers and highlighting some practical tips.

Topics covered include issues such as social networking, searching online, online gaming, YouTube, cyber-bullying and mobile phone safety.

Questions & Answer Session.

Tutor: Dr. Maureen Griffin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. holds an honours degree in Applied Psychology, a Masters in Forensic Psychology and a Ph.D. in Applied (Forensic) Psychology (specifically in the area of Sex Offender Assessment). She is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork and also lectures in the areas of abnormal psychology, mental health and crime, sexual offenders, online internet solicitation and risk assessment on Forensic Psychology, Criminal Behaviour & Criminalistics courses across Ireland.

Maureen is the founder of Internet Safety for Schools Ireland www.isfsi.ie and has visited over 150 schools (primary & post primary) across Ireland speaking with students, staff, BOM members and parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety.

Date & Time: Saturday, 9th February, 10am to 12 noon Fee: €10 Venue: University of Limerick

Contact: Department of Lifelong Learning & Outreach University of Limerick Tel: 061 202530 / 202047 Email: lifelonglearning@ul.ie Web : www.ul.ie/dllo

To note that the University reserves the right not to run a course where there is an insufficient number of applicants.

Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday 27th of January. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2013 is: ‘Catholic Schools in the Community of Faith: Sharing the Good News’.