Murrumba State Secondary College Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students

Based on The Code of College Behaviour

Purpose Murrumba State Secondary College is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment for students and staff, where students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong development and wellbeing. The “Murrumba State Secondary College Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students” outlines our community response to the “Code of College Behaviour” as set out by Education Queensland (http://education.qld.gov.au/publication/production/reports/pdfs/code-college-behaviour-a4.pdf). Families are asked to familiarise themselves with these two documents and agree to their conditions as a term of enrolment at Murrumba State Secondary College.

Consultation and Data Review Murrumba State Secondary College is committed to provisions that ensure all our students have a right to and receive a quality education. Our college values will be the beacon that guide our students and instill the essence of what makes us unique. Every teacher, every student and every visitor to Murrumba State Secondary College will be expected to adopt these values and be proud to champion them. Our College values underpin our approach to supporting students throughout their high college years.

Respect - showing respect for self, for the dignity of others, our college, our world

Pride - celebrating excellence and sharing our successes

Resilience - picking ourselves up in the face of adversity, refocusing and never giving in

Community - forming strong networks as active citizens in a global community

Quality Learning - our passion for learning and desire to grow This plan articulates how our College values influence the way we behave and learn and shape our rights and responsibilities as a college community. It also articulates how we facilitate standards of positive behaviour and focus on natural justice principles when determining consequences for unacceptable behaviours. Murrumba State Secondary College is committed to providing a supportive college environment where all members feel safe and valued; where social and academic learning outcomes are maximised for all through a quality curriculum; interpersonal relationships and college organisation; where college practices are proactive rather than reactive and where appropriate and non-discriminatory language and behaviours are defined, modelled and reinforced. Our Responsible Behaviour Plan, therefore, sets out to:

Promote a supportive environment so all members of the community can work together in creating a caring, productive and safe environment for learning and teaching

Encourage all students to take increasing responsibility for their own behaviour and the consequences of their actions.

Value and develop staff expertise

Maximize the educational and social opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Consultation and data review The original version of this plan was developed in consultation with the Murrumba Parent Consultation Committee prior to the College opening 2012. In view of our belief that we always continue to learn and grow, the plan will be reviewed annually to reflect assessment of implementation, some feedback from staff, student and parents.

College beliefs about behaviour and learning At Murrumba State Secondary College, we promote academic excellence, leadership and striving for personal bests as the platform upon which to become responsible and proactive citizens. Closely aligned to the Education Queensland Code of College Behaviour, our plan has been designed to deliver the best possible outcomes for students, recognizing the close relationship between learning, achievement and behaviour. Our commitment to retaining students and having clear and high learning expectations mirrors the priorities identified in DETA strategic plans and the broader goals identified by government. Our plan respects the rights and responsibilities of all members of our college community and works to ensure consistency and fairness for all. a) Student behaviour is an educational issue rather than just a management issue. Classroom management skills and strategies are important and should be part of the total curriculum (formal and informal) and college organisation. b) Parents play a primary role in supporting and nurturing their children and we strive to gain parental input and involvement at Murrumba State Secondary College. c) Students learn best when they:

• are treated with understanding, respect and politeness • feel safe • feel challenged and engaged with the tasks they are completing • feel pride in their achievements • can work in a supportive classroom environment • are emotionally and physically well • feel belonging in the college community and have opportunities to express their opinions and stay informed • share and adhere to our college values

c) There are inherent rights and responsibilities that come with being a student at Murrumba State Secondary College. Responsibilities are what we should do without being told. Some of these things we do for others and some of these we should do for ourselves. A right is that to which we are entitled for as long as we accept our responsibilities.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Responsibilities Rights 1. I have the responsibility to treat others with understanding (e.g. not to laugh at others, tease or try to hurt their feelings.)

I have the right to be happy and to be treated with understanding.

2. I have the responsibility to treat others politely and with respect irrespective of their race, ethnic background, gender, socio-economic status, ability or disability.I have the responsibility to respect the authority of all staff – teaching and non-teaching.

I have the right to be treated with respect and politeness.

3. I have the responsibility to make the college safe by not threatening, bullying, harassing or hurting anyone in anyway.

I have the right to be safe.

4. I have the responsibility to get maximum value from my classes by:

keeping up to date with required work.

behaving so as not to interfere with other students’ right to learn

being punctual, attending college regularly and taking part in activities that will be of benefit to me consolidating my learning through revision, daily review and homework.

I have the right to obtain maximum benefit from all learning experiences.

5. I have the responsibility to support and acknowledge the achievement of others.

I have the right to be proud of my achievements.

6. I have the responsibility to respect other people’s property by not stealing, damaging or interfering with it.

I have the right to expect my property to be safe.

7. I have the responsibility to report any defects in furniture and building. I accept that staff may be more aware of dangers than I am and I will heed their advice.

I have the right to work and relax in a safe environment.

8. I have the responsibility to protect my health and not smoke cigarettes, take drugs or alcoholic drinks or encourage other students to do so.

I have the right not to be pressured into health damaging habits.

9. I have the responsibility to express my opinions in a non-aggressive manner and at an appropriate time.

I have the right to express my opinions in an appropriate manner and at the appropriate time.

10. I have the responsibility to ensure I hear the daily notices.

I have the right to be kept fully informed about all college activities.

11. I have the responsibility to care for the college environment, to keep it clean and free from litter.

I have the right to have a pleasant clean and well maintained college and grounds.

12. I have the responsibility to behave and dress in a way that will display pride in my appearance, respect for myself and my college.

I have the right to be proud of my college’s appearance and reputation.

13. I have the responsibility to behave in a way that contributes to an effective learning environment.

I have the right to expect effective teaching and appropriate management of students.

Conclusion

I have the responsibility to protect my rights and the rights of others at all times.

I have the right to expect that all these rights will be mine so long as I am carrying out my full responsibilities.

Processes for facilitating standards of positive behaviour and responding to unacceptable behaviour

Universal behaviour support Our emphasis on values provides the impetus for these to be translated into desirable behaviours for members of our community. The Rights and Responsibilities tabled previously, describe those behaviours. Responsible behaviour begins with the individual and we at Murrumba State Secondary College promote an environment which encourages responsible choices by students according to the values, and vision that we have determined. Our processes are aligned to Education Queensland’s Code of School Behaviour. These Rights and Responsibilities along with our Vision and Values are instilled in students via a number of strategies including:

Pastoral Care lessons.

Reinforcement on Whole of College and Year Level Assemblies, during active supervision by staff within classroom and extra-curricular activities.

Individual counselling and mentoring. Creation of a positive whole school culture

Strong promotion of school values, recognition processes for students, leadership and co-curricular

opportunities for students, commitment to uniform and positive behaviours, strong anti-bullying policy, focus on a clean and stimulating school environment , Student intranet and communication networks

Quality learning and teaching practices

College-wide, consistent pedagogical principles underpinned by the Art and Science of Teaching, professional development emphasis, quality assurance processes

A balanced, relevant and engaging curriculum

Alignment with best practice in Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary, trans-disciplinary learning, embedded technology

Supportive and collaboratively developed programs and procedures

Governance Committee structure, P&C, Parent Consultation Committees, Student Representative Council, Technology infrastructure, Student Leadership, college Council.

A range of provisions that are characterised by non-violent, non-coercive and non-discriminatory practices

“Consequences for Unacceptable Behaviour” document , Student Services network Murrumba SSC implements the following proactive and preventative processes and strategies to support student behaviour:

Individual support profiles developed for students with high needs, enabling staff to make the necessary adjustments to support these students consistently across all classroom and non-classroom settings.

Recognition for positive behaviours in a variety of forums including communication with parents.

Strong pastoral care focus through Pride Goups, the House System, Whole of College, Year Level and Connect forums.

Explicit teaching/implementation of strategies from programs such as Bullying- No Way, Mind Matters and Rock and Water.

Development of specific policies to address Bullying

Enrolment process. Responsible Behaviour Plan discussed and endorsed.

Quality teaching focus

Positive programs that support growth and development – co-curricular program, assemblies, camps etc.

Student Services network

Targeted behaviour support The Rights and Responsibilities describe the behaviours that support the school values and beliefs. The following sections outline processes, including the consequences, for incidents that infringe on the rights of others. Targeted support at Murrumba State Secondary College involves managing incidents and behaviour patterns in context to ensure relevance of support and ownership of behaviour. A range of data and processes are used to identify “at risk” students for targeted support, including:

Performance data

Behaviour management data

Attendance data

Referrals Our approach emphasises:

Prevention, learning, understanding and developing solutions

Engaging appropriate personnel in a team approach to foster supportive relationships

Creating Individual Behaviour Support Plans with teachers to support students.

Engaging parents as partners in developing and implementing support plans.

Liaising with appropriate external agencies/personnel when relevant. The focus for targeted behaviour support is to keep students connected with the College so that they feel they are part of the College community; an important factor in developing resilience.

Intensive behaviour support Our College ethos is supported and strengthened by our commitment to the five values – Respect, Pride, Resilience, Community and Quality Learning. These values are reflected in the intensive behaviour support provided for students at Murrumba State Secondary College. Underlying principles and practices include:

We treat each case on an individual basis, with the goal of re-engaging students and maintaining their sense of well-being remaining foremost.

We inform students and parents of key support interventions or processes.

We focus on learning in a team-based approach, thus maximising chances of success.

We consult relevant college-based and EQ personnel and external agencies.

We conduct teacher meetings to review and monitor progress of individual cases.

We focus on the Art and Science of Teaching to ensure teacher practice I consistent when supporting students

We focus on maintaining students as part of the mainstream College community. Please refer to Appendix #1 Lines of Referral.

Consequences for unacceptable behaviour We want our students to remember and learn positive behaviours. Therefore our approach and the application of consequences, in the first instance, is an educational process. We believe that positive actions are generally the most effective form of education. The following behaviour examples are unacceptable at Murrumba State Secondary College. The consequences and behaviour have been determined with a focus on natural justice principles. The

table following is not intended to cover every conceivable indiscretion, but rather to provide clear indication of the type of consequence which is considered appropriate in particular situations. Irrespective of the table below, every case will have the particular circumstances considered before a decision is reached regarding consequences. Where there is a choice of consequences and/or extenuating circumstances, the Principal will make the final determination. Behaviour Consequence

(These processes are not necessarily in the order in which action is taken.) Lateness • Documentation of persistent lateness will appear on reports/references.

Leaving college grounds without permission/pass

• The Head of Year or member of administration will be informed. • Parent/caregiver will be notified. • The student will be placed on a daily monitoring process for a minimum of one week. • The student may spend their breaks under the supervision of the Head of Year or the appropriate member of Administration. • Persistent offences will be treated as wilful disobedience.

Truancy • Parents / caregivers will be notified by the Head of Year or a member of the administration team of extended periods of unexplained absence from college by the student. • Parents / caregivers will be notified as soon as practical if a student is suspected of truanting. • The student will be required to make up lost time. Students may face detention or supervised breaks. • Student may be placed on a daily monitoring process. • Attendance requirements and Youth Allowance requirement will be applied to post-compulsory students. • Cancellation of enrolment may occur for post compulsory age students. • Intervention will be sought for compulsory college-aged students who are chronic truants.

Harassment/Threats – Verbal, physical, sexual, racial, and bullying (including cyber-bullying)

•Students will be made aware of college policy. •Students will complete a process to work through their behaviours and this may be recorded on the behaviour database •Students may be withdrawn from classes or breaks for a specified number of days. • Parent/caregiver will be notified. •Possible suspension/exclusion from the College may occur. •Parents will ensure that inappropriate materials are removed from public view or from the internet or any electronic device. •Mediation, detention, reparations can be expected. •Possible referral to police. •For all students, the provisions of the Department of Education Sexual Harassment Policy /Anti-discrimination Act (1991) apply. (Students are reminded that they could be charged under the above Acts). We do not tolerate bullying, harassment or cyber-bullying.

Inappropriate use of technology Inappropriate email use eg, offensive language Visits to inappropriate Internet sites or downloading of inappropriate material. Eg. pornography Upload of inappropriate files to

Students may:

Be removed from internet access (typically for a first offence – 1 week, second offence – 4 weeks, 3rd offence – semester)

Have limitations placed on network access

Be required to provide restitution or pay for repairs

Removed from the subject

Placed on detention

Be suspended or excluded.

Parents will be notified.

network OR installation of games on network OR local computer hard drive or installing an alternative operating system Attempts to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Network systems (e.g. Use of another’s login) Attempts to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Network systems e.g. Via hacking, ‘spyware’ or other “backdoor” methods (eg USB) OR the use of the teacher or network manager logins OR copying and/or misuse of College data.

• Files will be removed without notice where necessary. • Minimum of long withdrawal of internet rights and detention. • Minimum of suspension, removal of network rights for minimum of a term and possible withdrawal from the subject. Students who cause serious damage to the network or to student learning as a result of interfering with the network/computers can expect to be recommended for exclusion from Murrumba State Secondary College.

Smoking cigarettes in / around the college grounds Similar consequences will occur if students are smoking at a college activity, in college uniform, or easily identified as a student of Murrumba State Secondary College.

• If a student is caught smoking, he / she will be suspended for between 1 – 3 days. • If a student is caught for a second time, the suspension will be for 3 – 5 days. • If a student continues to smoke, he/she will face a 6 – 20 day suspension. Students who are in the company of smokers can expect similar consequences.

Possession of cigarettes in / around college grounds; while away on a college organised activity; whilst in college uniform or while easily identifiable as a Murrumba State Secondary College student.

• If a student is suspected of being in possession of cigarettes, the student will be escorted to a member of Administration (where possible) where he / she will be requested to empty his / her bag. • If cigarettes are found in the student’s possession he / she will be suspended for a period of 1 – 3 days. The cigarettes will be confiscated and parents/ caregivers notified. Persistent offenders will face the same consequences as a student caught smoking cigarettes for a second or third time.

Supply of drugs on / around college grounds; while on a college organised activity; whilst in college uniform or while easily identifiable as a Murrumba State Secondary College student

• Where this activity is suspected, the police will be informed. • Parents / caregivers will also be informed as soon as practical. • Students supplying illegal substances can expect to be suspended with a recommendation for exclusion from Murrumba SSC. • Police will be appropriately involved. Murrumba State Secondary College does not tolerate drug supply.

Possession of drugs or drug implements in / around college grounds Similar consequences will result if students are in possession while away on a college activity, in college uniform, or whilst easily identified as a Murrumba State Secondary College student.

• If a student is suspected of being in possession of drugs or drug implements, the student will be escorted to the office. Police and parents / caregivers will then be called. Parents will be invited to the college as soon as practical. • Students in possession of an illegal substance or drug implements can expect to be suspended with a recommendation for exclusion from Murrumba SSC. • Police will be appropriately involved. Murrumba State Secondary College does not tolerate drug possession.

Use of illegal substances (drugs or alcohol) on / around college grounds

If a student is suspected of being under the influence of an illegal substance while at the College the following will occur: • The student will be brought up to a member of Administration •Parents / caregivers will be notified as soon as practicable.

Similar consequences will result if students use while away on a college activity, in college uniform, or easily identifiable as a Murrumba State Secondary College student.

•The student will be kept at the College (separated from the rest of the student body) until the influence or suspicion of influence no longer exists or the student will be taken home by parents/caregivers while under the influence. •Where necessary, medical attention will be sought. •Police will be appropriately involved. The Administration will conduct an investigation. •Students who are under the influence of drugs at the College or have used drugs at college can expect to be suspended with a recommendation for exclusion from Murrumba SSC.

Supply or use of prescription medication (i.e. Ritalin/other behaviour modifying drugs) for recreational or non-medical purposes is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with the same as illegal/street drugs.

Murrumba State Secondary College does not tolerate drug use.

Contacting media outlets without the authorization of the Principal

• Students who contact or supply information to media outlets (or facilitate this) and this results in harm to students/staff or negative publicity for the College can expect to be suspended with a recommendation for exclusion from Murrumba State Secondary College.

Inappropriate use of Mobile phones or electronic devices in the classroom or outside the classroom waiting for a lesson

• All mobile phones and other electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight whilst on College grounds. Permission must be sought before any recording or photographing takes place. Students who misuse mobile phones or any electronic devices in the classroom will have them confiscated by the teacher. Students may collect the phone from the administration after school the same day or prior to the commencement of school the following day. Where a student repeatedly misuses a mobile phone in or outside of the classroom the matter will be treated as wilful disobedience or harassment.

Failure to wear college uniform • Students will be asked to change into the correct uniform. • Students may receive a detention. • Where the correct uniform is unavailable, we will negotiate a means of rectifying the uniform and a suitably safe program for the day. • Parents will be notified and arrangements made to address the concern. • Persistent failure to wear the correct uniform will lead to an interview between families and a member of administration to develop a suitable plan for adhering to college policy.

Placing inappropriate or abusive material about staff, students or the college in a public domain including the internet.

• Students will be instructed to remove the material from public view or the internet. • Parent/Caregivers will be notified. • Students can expect to be suspended from the College or suspended with a recommendation for exclusion from Murrumba State Secondary College.

Dangerous behaviour Eg. unsafe behaviour in class, at college Eg. Possession of a weapon

• Students will be required to make the situation safe. • Items that are considered unsafe may be confiscated. • Students may be suspended or recommended for exclusion if acting in a way that endangers themselves or others, or has the potential to do so.

Emergency Responses or Critical Incidents

It is important that all staff have a consistent understanding of how to respond to emergency situations or critical incidents involving severe problem behaviour. This consistency ensures that appropriate actions are taken to ensure that both students and staff are kept safe. An emergency situation or critical incident is defined as an occurrence that is sudden, urgent, and usually unexpected, or an occasion requiring immediate action. Severe problem behaviour is defined as behaviour of such intensity, frequency, or duration that the physical safety of the student or others is likely to be placed in serious jeopardy. Basic defusing strategies Avoid escalating the problem behaviour

Avoid shouting, cornering the student, moving into the student’s space, touching or grabbing the student, sudden responses, sarcasm, becoming defensive, communicating anger and frustration through body language.

Maintain calmness, respect and detachment

Model the behaviour you want students to adopt, stay calm and controlled, use a serious measured tone, choose your language carefully, avoid humiliating the student, be matter of fact and avoid responding emotionally.

Approach the student in a non-threatening manner

Move slowly and deliberately toward the problem situation, speak privately to the student/s where possible, speak calmly and respectfully, minimise body language, keep a reasonable distance, establish eye level position, be brief, stay with the agenda, acknowledge cooperation, withdraw if the situation escalates.

Follow through

If the student starts displaying the appropriate behaviour briefly acknowledge their choice and re-direct other students’ attention towards their usual work/activity. If the student continues with the problem behaviour then remind them of the expected school behaviour and identify consequences of continued unacceptable behaviour.

Debrief

Help the student to identify the sequence of events that led to the unacceptable behaviour, pinpoint decision moments during the sequence of events, evaluate decisions made, and identify acceptable decision options for future situations. Where appropriate, mediation is conducted.

Physical Intervention Staff may make legitimate use of physical intervention if all non-physical interventions have been exhausted and a student is:

physically assaulting another student or staff member

posing an immediate danger to himself/herself or to others. Appropriate physical intervention may be used to ensure that Murrumba SSC’s duty of care to protect students and staff from foreseeable risks of injury is met. The use of physical intervention is only considered appropriate where the immediate safety of others or self is threatened and the strategy is used to prevent injury.

Physical intervention can involve coming between students, blocking a student’s path, leading a student by the hand/arm, shepherding a student by placing a hand in the centre of the upper back, removing potentially dangerous objects and, in extreme situations, using more forceful restraint. It is important that all staff understand:

physical intervention cannot be used as a form of punishment

physical intervention must not be used when a less severe response can effectively resolve the situation

the underlying function of the behaviour. Physical intervention is not to be used as a response to:

property destruction

school disruption

refusal to comply

verbal threats

leaving a classroom or the school, unless student safety is clearly threatened. Any physical intervention made must:

be reasonable in the particular circumstances,

be in proportion to the circumstances of the incident

always be the minimum force needed to achieve the desired result, and

take into account the age, stature, disability, understanding and gender of the student. Record keeping Each instance involving the use of physical intervention must be formally documented. The following records must be maintained:

Health and Safety incident record (link)

Include in One School entry.

Network of student support

At Murrumba State Secondary College we are committed to providing a supportive school environment in which all individuals feel safe and valued. There is an extensive network of people and organisations that interact with our students on a daily basis to ensure needs and concerns are supported. Student Services is the nucleus of the student support network, providing a common point of access for support and counselling services.

Consideration of individual circumstances

At Murrumba State Secondary College, our values; Respect, Pride, Resilience, Community and Quality Learning are the cornerstone around which discussion about responsible behaviour takes place. These values underpin our behaviour support and ensure that we treat each case on an individual basis. In practice, this is evidenced by our emphasis on:

proactive strategies and keeping students engaged in mainstream schooling wherever possible

using a broad and flexible range of interventions, with a focus on responsible decision-making

using a multi-disciplinary approach so that students’ chances of success are maximised

taking students’ individual circumstances and other relevant factors into account

engaging parents/carers in the learning and support structure

linking with relevant external agencies and specialists

Related legislation Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Commonwealth Disability Standards for Education 2005

Education (General Provisions) Act 2006

Education (General Provisions) Regulation 2006

Criminal Code Act 1899

Anti-Discrimination Act 1991

Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000

Judicial Review Act 1991

Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995

Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997

Right to Information Act 2009

Information Privacy (IP) Act 2009

Related policies

SMS-PR-021: Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School Environment

CRP-PR-009: Inclusive Education

SMS-PR-027: Enrolment in State Primary, Secondary and Special Schools

SMS-PR-022: Student Dress Code

SMS-PR-012: Student Protection

SCM-PR-006: Hostile People on School Premises, Wilful Disturbance and Trespass

GVR-PR-001: Police Interviews and Police or Staff Searches at State Educational Institutions

ICT-PR-004: Using the Department's Corporate ICT Network

IFM-PR-010: Managing Electronic Identities and Identity Management

SCM-PR-003: Appropriate Use of Mobile Telephones and other Electronic Equipment by Students

Some related resources

National Safe Schools Framework (ncab.nssfbestpractice.org.au/resources/resources.shtml)

National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools (www.valueseducation.edu.au)

National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools – Queensland (www.education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/values/)

Bullying. No Way! (www.bullingnoway.com.au)

MindMatters (www.curriculum.edu.au/mindmatters)

School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (www.learningplace.com.au/deliver/content.asp?pid=24668)

Code of Conduct for School Students Travelling on Buses

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/PubTrans.nsf/index/cochome

Endorsement Principal P&C President or Regional Director or

Chair, School Council Assistant Regional Director Date effective: From: 23/01/2014 to: 23/01/2016

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Murrumba State Secondary College Mobile electronic devices acceptable use policy

BYOD Device refers to any of the following: iPad/tablet, Statement of intent Murrumba State Secondary College encourages the use of BYOD devices as integral to learning programs at the College. During breaks, students are encouraged to engage in socialisation rather than immerse in screen time. Mobile phones must be switched off prior to entering the campus each day. The use of mobile phones or any device utilising a SIM card is not permitted on College grounds until students are released at the end of the school day. The following acceptable use policy refers to all electronic devices used by students within the College grounds and at College events/activities during the school day e.g. excursions. Students may bring BYOD devices to the College at their own risk, but must only operate them in accordance with the following:

1. Mobile phones must be turned off and stored away on entry to the campus in the morning, and not be turned on (and therefore not used for any purpose) by students until the end of the school day. Mobile phones are not permitted to be accessed or visible on campus throughout the school day.

2. Students are not permitted to hot spot to mobile phones while on College campus. 3. SIM cards are not permitted in BYOD devices 4. Should mobile phones be required to complete transactions under supervision at the College

Canteen, phones may be accessed only when inside the Canteen facility and must be stored away prior to exiting.

5. If students require urgent access to a phone they should report to the College Administration building to utilise a College land line.

6. Students must display courtesy, consideration and respect for others whenever they are using any BYOD device.

7. Students are required to use BYOD devices for educational purposes only while on College grounds.

8. Students are responsible for ensuring their device is adequately charged in preparation for all lesson activities.

9. Students may charge BYOD devices before school and at break times using the facilities provided in iServices.

10. The use of devices with built-in cameras is not permitted anywhere a normal camera would be considered inappropriate, such as in change rooms or toilets.

11. Students must not use personal devices to take photographs, videos or voice recordings of teachers, ancillary staff, other students or visitors to the College.

12. Students must not make/send harassing or threatening calls/messages. 13. All BYOD devices including mobile phones are brought to the College at their owner’s risk.

No liability will be accepted by the College in the event of loss, theft or damage to any device. Consequences of failure to comply with college policy:

Any student use of a mobile phone while on campus prior to the end of the school day will be considered wilful non-compliance and dealt with according to the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students (RBPS).

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Victims of abusive, threatening, bullying messaging, or inappropriate video/photo imaging will be advised to make a complaint to the Queensland Police.

Misuse of the College ICT network may result in loss of access privileges and further consequences in alignment with the College RBPS.

Any student who uploads images, words or any content to social media or other internet applications which has a negative impact on the good standing of the College, its staff or students will be dealt with according to the RBPS and where relevant, the Queensland Police Service.