DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

It is fabulous to see all the wonderful achievements of our students in such a diverse range of activities over the holiday period. Congratulations to all these students.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF PERSONAL DEVICES POLICY

I would like to remind parents/guardians and students on the College’s policy and expectations regarding mobile phones. For detailed information, refer to our Acceptable Use of Personal Devices Policy.

A summary of the policy follows:

  • Phones need to be off and away from 8.30 am to 3.15pm.
  • Students must not use electronic devices with a camera in any place where a camera would normally be considered inappropriate. This includes in change rooms and toilets or any situation which may cause embarrassment or discomfort to others.
  • Students must not invade the privacy of other students or employees of the College by recording (either via photo, video or voice recording) personal conversations or activities without express permission. Any recordings must not be distributed (for example, posting it on social media or a website) without express permission.
  • Students are reminded that it is a criminal offence to use an electronic device to menace, harass or offend another person.

In addition to this, we are requiring:

  • Students in Years 7 – 10 to place their phones in a designated phone box when entering the classroom to assist them to focus on their learning, and
  • Students to not post images or videos of themselves wearing the College uniform to social media.

It has come to our attention that students are posting images and video on public social media platforms showing themselves and others in their College uniform, jeopardising their safety and the reputation of the College. I would strongly encourage you to have a serious discussion with your daughter to explain the safety implications of this behaviour and use this opportunity to remind her of the College expectations.

We also ask parents/guardians not contact their daughter during the school day through calls, texts or social media. If parents/guardians need to contact their daughter as a matter of urgency, they are to do so via the main College phone line – 4753 0300.

To ensure student compliance with our Acceptable Use of Personal Devices Policy and to keep the focus on learning, phones will be confiscated and stored in the Mercy Rose Room until the end of the school day if these requirements are breached.

I appreciate your support in assisting us as a College to develop a culture of responsible use of mobile phones and other digital devices by students.

Maria Franettovich

DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS