Mobile Phone & Personal Device Policy
To maximise learning, reduce distraction and nurture face-to-face connections across the school community.
Our Standard
See It. Hear It. Lose It.
If a phone is seen or heard anywhere on school premises without explicit staff permission, it is handed in to the office immediately.
When the Policy Applies
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School Premises
The policy applies to all indoor and outdoor spaces within the school grounds during school hours — classrooms, corridors and the cafeteria.
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Lunchtimes Off-Campus
Young people may use phones over lunch only if they have left the school campus. The phone must be put away completely before re-entering.
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Trips & Extra-Curricular
This policy applies universally on school trips and at extra-curricular activities, unless specific exemptions are granted by staff for clear educational or logistical reasons.
Enforcement Process
If a device is seen or heard inside the building without permission, staff follow this process consistently:
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Secure Hand-In
The device is immediately handed into the school office, where it is safely locked away.
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SEEMiS Log & Contact
Office staff log the incident and contact parents or carers to discuss support for adherence.
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End-of-Day Collection
The student collects their device from the school office at the end of the school day following checkout verification.