ICT Policies

Media permissions -Parents/carers to accept using online form

Media Permission IT in Aberdeenshire Schools.mp4

Learning and teaching in a modern school makes frequent use of digital technologies. In some cases students may be photographed or filmed as part of the activities carried out in school.  Parents/carers are asked to watch the video shown on this page and then complete the  agreement form to indicate your acceptance of the statements made in the video.


Please note  that you  are  required to enter your child's Scottish Candidate Number (SCN).  A video has been produced to show how they can obtain this via Glow. 

Responsible use of ICT - Parents/carers and students to sign acceptance

AUP for IT in Aberdeenshire Schools.mp4

Mackie provides access to a large amount of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) hardware and software. The video shown on this page outlines the rules that students must follow when they are using ICT systems in school.


Parents/carers should watch this video and discuss the contents of it with their child. Parents/carers should sign this form to indicate their acceptance of the rules laid out in this video.


Please note  that you  are  required to enter your child's Scottish Candidate Number (SCN).  A video has been produced to show how they can obtain this via Glow. 

Students may have already indicated their acceptance of this rules in school but if not they should do so by completing this form.


Mobile phones in school - Information for parents/carers and students

Mackie - mobile phone policy.mp4

To assist in the process of Learning & Teaching Mackie Academy has adopted a policy for the use of mobile phones in school. 


To a large extent phones should be switched off and placed in school bags during lesson times unless instructed otherwise by the classroom teacher.


Parents/carers and students should watch the video shown on this page.



Accessing Scottish Candidate Number via Glow

How to get SCN from Glow.mov

Completion of the acceptance forms require students/parents/carers to enter the student Scottish Candidate Number (SCN). 


This video shows how students can access their SCN via their profile in Glow.