This creates a focused, respectful learning environment, free from interruption and connected in the ways that matter most: face-to-face, authentic, and present.

Procedures

• Students are required to keep devices in their lockers between 8:45am and 3:00pm.
• Students bringing their mobile device to school, do so at their own risk. The College will not be responsible for lost or damaged devices, however the Pastoral Leader will assist in identifying if a phone has been stolen, with appropriate action following.
• Students must adhere to the rules outlined below in relation to the use of mobile devices.
• Mobile devices must not be used to by-pass school procedures in relation to school/parent contact. Boys are not permitted to contact their parents directly from their mobile phone throughout the day without the express permission of their Pastoral Leader. Parents are encouraged to support this, by not attempting to contact your son on his device throughout the day. In situations where contact with your son is required, we ask that you do so via the College Office on 4321 6400
• Students can use their devices, appropriately, before 8:45 am and after the final bell at 3:00 pm.
  Inappropriate Use:

Privacy and Appropriate Use of Digital Devices

Students must not use mobile phones, smart glasses (e-glasses), smart watches, wearable cameras or any other digital device to invade the privacy of others or breach school expectations or the law.

• Students who use a digital device to bully, harass, threaten, abuse, vilify, embarrass, record or distribute images, video or audio of students, staff or members of the community may face disciplinary action, which may include police involvement.
• Students must not photograph, video record, audio record or livestream another person without their knowledge or permission where this may invade privacy, cause harm, breach school rules, or contravene applicable laws.
• This expectation applies to all devices capable of recording, storing, transmitting or sharing images, video or audio, including mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses (e-glasses), wearable cameras and similar emerging technologies.
• Any unauthorised recording, distribution or sharing of images, video or audio involving students, staff or visitors may result in confiscation of the device, disciplinary action and, where appropriate, referral to external authorities.

The College is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful and privacy-conscious environment for all members of the school community.

• Students are required to keep devices in their lockers between 8:45am and 3:02pm.
• Students must have their mobile devices switched to silent during the school hours
• At times mobile devices can be used for educational purposes, but students may only use their devices in classrooms under the direct instruction of a teacher (eg: elective music, multi-media et al).

Procedures for Non-Compliance to the Policy

• First Occurrence: Student hands device in to the office staff who place in an envelope, which will be securely stored until collected by the student at the end of the day.
• Second Occurrence: Student hands device in to the office staff who place in an envelope, which will be securely stored until collected by the student at the end of the day. Parents/ carers will be notified by the appropriate Pastoral Leader that it is the second occurrence.
• Third Occurrence: Student hands device in to the office staff and parents/carers are contacted with a request to collect the device from the office. Student and parents/carers will be asked to meet with the Pastoral Care Coordinator to discuss their refusal to comply with the College’s Policy.
• Refusal to hand in device to office:  Student will be issued with a Thursday afternoon detention. Student and parents/carers may be asked to meet with the Pastoral Care Coordinator to discuss their refusal to comply with this College Policy.