![]() ![]() Please click on the link below to read the full policy.įamilies can play a major role in assisting us with the implementation of this policy. Second phones will not be permitted.įamilies can apply for short-term or on-going exemptions – eg a diabetic student who uses phone to monitor blood sugar levels On the third and subsequent occasion a student’s phone is confiscated in a term, the student will be required to ‘check’ their phone in each morning at the Front Office for a week. Where a student continues to use their phone without permission, ON CALL is accessed and the phone is confiscated for the day Parents will receive an SMS soon after a phone has been confiscated – rather than waiting until the end of the day Students who are using their phones in class without permission will receive a warning Student will only be able to listen to music through their laptop and with teacher permission Safe, responsible and respectful use of phones is permitted at recess and lunch Increasingly there will be secure mobile phone lockers provided in practical classes. Students are only permitted to use their phones in classes for educational activities Students are not permitted to use their phones in classes without teacher permission ![]() Students are permitted to bring their mobile phones to schoolĭuring class time, students must have their phones stored in their bag or locker – not their pocket or on the desk We are in the process of conducting year level meetings with students to explain the changes. These are in line with the framework developed by the Department for Education. These changes will come into effect from the beginning of Term 3. The potential to use phones at school to bully or harassĪs a result, our Governing Council has recently ratified some changes to our mobile phone policy.Students taking photos or videos of students or staff without their permission.Most parents and staff and many students who responded to the survey were concerned with a number of aspects of phone use at school. Received some input from families after inviting it through the newsletter.Obtained feedback from our Governing Council and Student Voice.Surveyed students, staff and parent/caregivers.We will keep you updated as the project progresses.Īll South Australian secondary schools were required to review their mobile phone policy before the end of this term. On page 2, please read the article from our Governing Council Chair, Adam Duncan, about how this has all come about. Our Governing Council has led from the ‘front’ in getting this project off the ground. This project was announced earlier in the term. This is in addition to new modular buildings to accommodate extra Design and Technology and Home Economics and the refurbishment of three classrooms to create extra Science laboratories. refurbishment of existing learning spaces.new modular buildings to support special options learning and additional learning areas to support our middle school.Exciting upgrades are on the way for our school, with an additional $4 million facility upgrade announced. ![]()
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