Reminder - Responsible Mobile Phone Use

Mobile phones are a distraction for students and we are now requiring students to only use them before and after school and in break times.  If a student is found to be using a mobile phone in class we have asked teachers to remove the phone from the student and for a first offence, return it at the end of the period.  If, however, this does become an ongoing problem we will ask for the phone to be removed and handed into the office until the end of the day and you will be contacted in regard to this matter.

We would also ask parents to make sure you are aware of what apps your children have on their phones and what they are looking at.  Phones provide 24/7, ubiquitous access to the internet and if parents are not aware of what is happening, this can lead to major issues.  Students' ability to view online pornography and violence is a major concern for us.  We do everything we can to safeguard our systems at College to protect your children and prevent this, but it is up to students and parents to make sure phones are used responsibly.