Code of Practice
Electronic communication devices such as mobile phones, laptops and other personal music or communication devices should not impact on teaching and learning:
- At school all phones must be turned off or on silent and placed away, out of sight, between 8:45am and 3:15pm.
- Students are not permitted to use their devices during lessons unless they are given specific permission to do so by the teacher. This includes mobile phones, laptops and headphones, earphones/Air Pods.
- Students are not permitted to use mobile phones during recess or lunch. Printed copies of timetables will be distributed to all students at the beginning of each semester.
- Students are not permitted to use laptops or tablets in the playground during recess and lunch. Students who wish to use their device for schoolwork during recess/lunch can do so in the library (7-12) or the Rowe Quad (11-12).
- Under no circumstances should electronic communication devices be used or in the student’s possession during examinations or formal assessment tasks. This is malpractice and will be dealt with accordingly.
- If these items are brought to school, safe keeping and security of each item is the responsibility of the owner.
- Parents/carers are able to communicate with their child at any time during the school day by contacting the front office.
- These expectations apply both at school and offsite during excursions etc.
Consequences of Inappropriate Use of Electronic Devices including mobile phones, laptops and tablets:
The following consequences may be put in place as a result of inappropriate use of communication devices:
- Mobile phones and/or other devices may be confiscated from individual students. In some cases, parents may be asked to collect them.
- Students who continue to breach the Code of Practice may be asked to hand in their phone to a Deputy Principal at the beginning of each day for a specified period.