From 2025 we will no longer offer day loans of student devices, and the onus will be on the student to bring their chromebook to school fully charged and ready to use. Teachers will offer paper copies of work for students who have forgotten their chromebook or forgotten to charge their chromebook overnight.
We will have a small number of long-term loan devices available for students where there is a genuine need.
Kaipara College does not accept liability for personal devices. Students bring devices to school at their own risk.
Device lockers with charging stations are available for rent at $10 per term (or $30 per year). Payments and keys are available at the Student Centre. Please also refer to our Device User Agreement.
To keep devices safe, we encourage:
Surrender of Personal Digital Devices
At Kaipara College we maintain a calm, respectful learning environment in line with our WAKA values. Phones are away for the day and not permitted in learning spaces unless approved by the Principal for health or learning support reasons.
Most students use devices responsibly. When concerns do arise, we follow a clear, consistent process that protects student privacy and wellbeing.
The Purple Card Process
If a personal device disrupts learning, breaches the phone ban, or raises a safety concern, the teacher issues a Purple Card. The student takes the card and their device to the Kaitiaki or Dean.
At that point:
next steps are determined using our behaviour and digital safety guidelines
When harmful digital content is involved
If any digital content is found to have the potential to cause harm or indicates serious behaviour concerns, the school may:
Only the police have the authority to search a device without whānau involvement.
Our Shared approach
We want all students to use digital technology confidently, responsibly, and safely. With clear expectations, our Purple Card system, and strong partnerships with whānau, we maintain a positive learning environment where young people can thrive.
