Tullamore students recognised for online safety leadership

Two students from Sacred Heart Secondary School Tullamore have been highly commended for their outstanding leadership in promoting online safety and digital citizenship in the Webwise Safer Internet Day Awards 2026.

Favour Omoruyi and Alison Fitzgerald were recognised in the SID 'Ambassador Leadership Award' category for their peer-led online safety initiative.

As part of their ambitious and creative campaign 'AI Use It, Don’t Abuse It', they raised awareness of online safety and AI. Their multi-faceted activities, which included workshops, quizzes and competitions, were recognised for their creativity, reach and positive impact on the school community.

The pair were commended for their commitment to fostering a safer online environment.

The Webwise Safer Internet Day awards celebrate the work being done by students and schools across Ireland to encourage the safe and responsible use of the internet and digital technologies as part of Safer Internet Day.

Safer Internet Day is an annual global event that takes place each February, with over 200,000 people participating in activities across Ireland this year.

Favour and Alison had participated in the Webwise Safer Internet Day Ambassador Training Programme, a peer-led initiative that supports students in leading their own online safety awareness activities within their schools and local communities.

Supported by teachers and fellow students, Favour and Alison led a powerful and engaging Safer Internet Day initiative in Sacred Heart Secondary School that impressed with its creativity and impact.

Their work promoted respect, inclusion, and digital well-being through a range of thoughtful activities, while demonstrating the positive influence of peer-led online safety efforts.