Policies

In 2020, the Department of Education issued a state-wide policy for the use of Mobile Phones in all public schools. Attached is a link to our local policy which was ratified by school council in 2022. We felt it pertinent to share again at the start of the year with all families.

Here is an excerpt from the department's website outlining the policy shift (https://www.vic.gov.au/mobile-phones-schools):

Student use of mobile phones at school policy

From Term 1, 2020 there will be a new mobile phone policy for all government schools. The policy means phones brought to school must be switched off and stored securely during the school day.

The aim of this policy is to provide:

• a safe environment to learn without inappropriate mobile phone use (including cyberbullying) or distractions
• greater opportunities for social interaction and physical activity during recess and lunchtimes.

The use of technology is important, but the risks and benefits from its use need to be managed, refer to our summary of research articles.