Smart Watches Policy

Smart Watches

We continue to see a number of students who are wearing a smartwatch/device to school.  There is a wide range of what these devices look like and their functionality.   It is important to highlight that the Department of Education and the school have firm policies regarding mobile devices.   A smartwatch is anything with access to a cellular (telecommunication) system and must not be used at Ballan Primary School during school hours, including lunchtime and recess, unless an exception has been granted.  As of Monday, smartwatches will be treated in line with our mobile phone policy, and students are required to hand them in for the duration of the day.