Student Use of Mobile Devices Policy
Oxley College’s Policy regarding Mobile Devices has changed. The new policy is as follows:
Years K-8
- Students below Year 9 are not permitted to bring smartphones to school or to any school-related events and activities. If a student below Year 9 is found in possession of a smartphone at school or at a school event, the device will be confiscated.
- Junior School students who bring a feature phone or smartwatch to school must hand it in to their class teacher each day. Students in Years 7 and 8 should place it in their locker for the duration of the school day.
- Students are not permitted to take mobile devices on school camps and excursions.
- Any exceptions to this policy need to be discussed with the relevant Head of School.
Years 9-12
- Students in Year 9 and above who bring a feature phone or smartphone to school must place it in their locker during the school day.
- Students in Years 9 and 10 who bring a smartwatch to school must place it in their locker during the school day.
- Unless otherwise instructed, students are not permitted to take mobile devices on school camps and excursions.
- Any exceptions to points 1-3 above are at the discretion of the Head of Senior School.
Parents/carers are encouraged to discuss the importance of this policy and its procedures with their children to foster understanding and cooperation.
The full Student Use of Mobile Devices Policy can be found by following this link: Student Use of Mobile Devices Policy