Deputy Principal - Students, Ms Gabby Smith
ICT Update
In the interests of student wellbeing and focused learning, at the commencement of Term 4, Waverley College will join Catholic and public schools, as well as a growing number of independent and private schools, placing bans on mobile phone use during school hours.
The purpose of these expectations is to foster positive student relationships, as well as promote academic achievement in students. This is in support of our dynamic learning environment while continuing to build positive right relationships for all. The following expectations will commence Term 4, 2023.
The Junior School policy will not change, this being:
- Mobile phones and smart watches are not permitted for use on College grounds between 8:15am – 3pm. They need to be turned off and handed to the class teacher at the beginning of the day.
- Mobile phones and smart watches are brought to the College at the owner’s own risk. No liability will be accepted by the College in the event of loss, theft or damage of the phone.
- If a parent/carer does need to contact their son, they should do so by calling the front office on 02 9387 5022.
- If a student has a mobile phone or smart watch on school grounds between the hours of 8:15am – 3pm, they will receive a one-hour lunchtime detention in the first instance and an afternoon detention in the second instance. In a third instance they will be suspended from school, and a meeting with the Director of the Junior School will take place upon their return.
Years 7 – 12 Updated Procedures
- Mobile phones and headphones are not permitted for use on College grounds between 8:15am – 3:15pm. They need to be turned off and placed in the student’s locker within these times.
- Smart Watches are permitted to be worn, but should be switched to aeroplane mode and are not to be used for communication purposes.
- Laptops are not permitted for use in the playground or outdoor spaces between 8:15am – 3:15pm. Students may use their laptop within the Library for College use only (homework or assessments).
- Students are NOT permitted to access social media, games, texts, phone calls, cameras or applications.
- Headphones may be used for teaching and learning purposes at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
- Mobile phones and Smart Watches are brought to the College at the owner’s own risk. No liability will be accepted by the College in the event of loss, theft or damage of these items.
- If a student has exceptional circumstances that require the use of their mobile phone during College hours (such as issues relating to health or family), the Head of House should be informed and requests for exceptions made.
- If a student needs to contact home they must go to the Wellbeing Centre.
- If a parent/carer does need to contact their son, they should do so by calling the front office on 02 9369 0600.
- If a student has a mobile phone or is using headphones on school grounds between the hours of 8:15am – 3:15pm, they will receive a one-hour detention in the first instance, and a three-hour detention in the second instance. In a third instance they will be suspended from school, and a meeting with the Deputy Principal (Students) will take place upon their return.
Please find below our updated Responsible Use of Technology Policy. A hard copy of this policy will be located in the 2024 College diary.
Click here to view the Responsible Use of Technology Policy
Ms Gabby Smith
Deputy Principal – Students
gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
