Prospectus 2024

Audio/Visual Device Policy

PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICES PROCEDURES Rationale:

Personal Digital Devices Procedures Rationale: Personal digital devices can be useful pieces of technology in today’s society, provided their use is appropriate. However, they can disrupt the learning environment when used without permission or guidance in the classroom. Personal digital devices include but not limited to mobile phones, iPhones/smart phones, smart devices, iPod/MP3 and any other personal digital devices that are not part of the BYOD programme at Hennessy Policy Directive: STUDENTS ARE PERMITTED TO USE THEIR PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICES:  Before school until the bell rings at 8.45am  To check Compass for daily timetable and notices  During recess  On the playground at lunchtime  After school Outside of these times and when not in use devices must be turned off and are to be securely stored by the students unless the device is being used for approved learning use under teacher direction. There are times when the use of Personal Digital Devices is not approved:  Between periods during the day  PC Time or assembly  Lesson time when personal digital devices are not being used as part of approved learning activities under teacher direction. Personal digital devices can be useful pieces of technology in today’s society, provided their use is appropriate. However, they can disrupt the learning environment when used without permission or guidance in the classroom. Personal digital devices include but are not limited to: • Mobile phones • Smart watches • iPod/MP3; and any other personal digital devices that are not part of the BYOD program at Hennessy Policy Directive: STUDENTS ARE PERMITTED TO USE THEIR PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICES: • Before school until the bell rings at 8:45 am • To check Compass for daily timetable and notices • At breaks • After school Outside of these times and when not in use, mobile phones must be turned off and are to be stored at the front of the classroom unless the device is being used for approved learning use under teacher supervision. Vid eo and Photography The taking of vide or photograph not associated with learning activities under the explicit direction of a teacher eg: bullying and harrassment by transmission of video / photographs, publishing on-line etc. is prohibited.

The taking of Video or Photography not associated with learning activities under the explicit direction of a teacher e.g. bullying and harassment by transmission of video / photographs, publishing online etc. is prohibited. Consequences for this could involve suspension / expulsion.