AI use at GNS is anchored in five core commitments:

Human Authority

Humans remain responsible for decisions, evaluation, and communication.

Intellectual Agency

AI supports thinking but never replaces student voice, reasoning, or productive struggle.

Privacy & Data Stewardship

Sensitive student and institutional data must remain protected within approved systems.

Transparency & Attribution

AI use must be disclosed when it meaningfully shapes academic or professional work.

Responsible Innovation

AI is embraced thoughtfully to enhance learning, creativity, and efficiency.

Layer 1 — School-Wide Policy

Defines the enduring principles governing AI use across the school.

Key components include:

• Human Authority

• Intellectual Agency

• Privacy & Data Protection

• Transparency & Attribution

• Governance & Accountability

This layer changes rarely and ensures all AI use remains aligned with school values and strategic priorities.

Layer 2 — Living Policies

Practical guidance for day-to-day AI use by different groups in the school.

Students

• AI Stoplight System

• Proof of Thinking expectations

• Attribution and prompt transparency

• Developmentally appropriate use across grade levels

Teaching Faculty

• AI Stoplight for teaching practice

• Guidance on planning, feedback, and communication

• Clear red lines for grading, reporting, discipline, and sensitive documentation

Non-Teaching Staff

• AI for operational efficiency

• Data protection protocols

• Human review of all communications

Tools & Data Governance

• Approved AI platforms registry

• Privacy and security standards

• Escalation pathways for uncertainty

This layer evolves as technology and practice change.

GNS maintains a cross-functional AI Governance Team responsible for:

• Evaluating AI tools

• Ensuring privacy compliance

• Maintaining approved platforms

• Updating operational guidance

• Supporting staff and student learning

When uncertainty arises, staff and students are encouraged to ask and escalate rather than assume.

Glenlyon Norfolk School believes that the future of education must remain human-centred.

AI will be used to:

• Expand learning opportunities

• Support creative and entrepreneurial thinking

• Enhance teaching and organizational efficiency

• Prepare students for an evolving world

while ensuring that human judgment, intellectual agency, and community trust remain at the heart of learning.