Mobile Phone Policy 

A reminder that the Department of Education has in place a mobile phone ban that requires students who bring mobiles phones to school to have them switched off and securely put away during school hours.

Students who do not comply will have their phones confiscated and will need to pick them up at the general office at the end of the school day. Repeat offenders will need to have a parent/guardian pick up their phone. Other consequences may apply. This model was acknowledged at a recent Outer East Principal's forum as successful in reducing mobile phone usage and increasing student participation with their learning. 

The ban applies equally to all government schools right across the state.

This helps ensure that school is a learning environment free from unnecessary distractions and disruptions. 

By ensuring mobile phones are kept away at recess and lunch times, students can interact with each other face-to-face, without the distractions and social pressures that mobile phones can cause.

We ask for the support of all our families, staff and students in continuing to support the implementation of this policy in our school. 

Further information 

Exceptions: For a small number of students with particular health needs, an exception to the policy may be granted. Please contact the College on 9871 4888 if you would like to discuss this. The final decision will be with the Principal, Kerryn Sandford.

Emergencies: In the event of an emergency or if you need to immediately contact your child, I ask that families contact the school office who will pass on a message as required.

School mobile phone policy: A copy of our school’s local mobile phone policy, which implements the government’s mobile policy in line with our local context, is available here: Mobile-Phones-Policy-2020-2022-Heathmont-College.pdf

Parent support: The Mobile phones in schools webpage provides links to resources for families to help them balance their children’s time using mobile phones.

If you have further questions, please contact the main office on 9871 4888.