Cellphones and Other Personal Digital Devices
A personal digital device is any privately owned digital device, not part of any school-approved Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme.
For the purpose of this policy, a digital device may include cell phones, computers, tablets, storage devices, cameras, handheld PCs and consoles, smartwatches, video/audio devices, e-readers, and other similar devices. It can also include any other electronic tool, device, system or resource that can generate, store, or process data.
Randwick Park School does not allow students to bring personal devices to school except for cell phones if they are required for an individual student travelling to and from school. When a student requires a cell phone, it must be turned off at the school gate and handed to their classroom teacher immediately. The phone will be stored safely in the classroom and then returned to the student at the end of the day and turned on again when they leave the school gates. These devices are not required for learning.
We discuss the school rules about personal digital devices throughout the year as needed. Any changes to our school rules are communicated to students and our school community.
Parent/Whānau and student responsibilities
If a parent/whānau needs to contact their child urgently during the day, they should call the office.
If a student brings a personal digital device to our school, the following guidelines apply:
- The school does not accept responsibility for lost, damaged, or stolen personal digital devices brought to the school but investigates any issues as appropriate.
- Students must hand in their device to their teacher at the beginning of the day and can collect the device at the end of the day.
- Students understand that if they do not turn their phone off at the gate, or if it is found on them then the matter will be referred to a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
Personal digital devices may not be taken on EOTC events.
Students are expected to follow our Digital Technology and Online Safety policy when using personal digital devices on school property or the school network.
Inappropriate use
If a student is observed using a personal digital device inappropriately, the student must hand it to a staff member immediately when asked. If possible, students should lock their devices before handing them to staff. Inappropriate use of any digital device/online activity that breaks student user agreements will be handled by a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
Inappropriate use of a personal digital device may include:
- using the device when not permitted
- any sort of bullying, including online bullying
- taking photos or videos of other people without their permission
- forwarding inappropriate messages or content.
Inappropriate use of a personal digital device is managed through the school Behaviour Management, Responding to Digital Incidents, and Surrender and Retention of Personal Digital Devices policies and procedures, as appropriate.
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