Keeping Students Safe

Middle and Senior College Students and Mobile Phone and Earbud Use

Pacific’s E-Smart Policy recognises the educational potential of mobile phones as powerful learning tool.  In Years 6-12, teachers may incorporate mobile phones and use of earbuds/headphones into learning experiences when appropriate, enhancing the overall learning experience for students.  During the school day however, mobile phones and earbuds/headphones are not permitted for personal use during the school day.  Pacific’s approach to student use of mobile phones during the school day is aimed at minimising disruptions, fostering focused learning experiences, and promoting face-to-face connections and social interactions between students. It is important that parents, working in partnership with the College are communicating throughout the school day through Wellbeing Centre. This is particularly important where there are health issues or other concerns.

Middle College Students (Year 6 – 9)

• Mobile phones, earbuds/headphones are to be kept secure in locker or bag from 8.00am to 3.15pm. 

• Mobile phones and earbuds/headphones can be used as a learning tool if explicitly instructed by the teacher.

• Students ordering tuckshop will be required to utilise Flexischools or purchase a Flexischools pre-paid card Flexischools

Senior College Students (Year 10-12)

• Permitted to carry on person to check timetable, emails, student notices, make purchases from the tuckshop

• Not permitted to text, answer or make phone calls, scroll, take photos or videos during class or at break times.

• Mobile phones and earbuds/headphones can be used as a learning tool if explicitly instructed by the teacher.

• Not permitted to wear earbuds in class or during break times after 8.00am – 3.15pm

• Students who have signed a 2024 Independent Learning contract and are engaged in Vocational Education Training or external courses are permitted to use during spares for learning purposes.

At Pacific, where People are the Focus, relationships and walking with students as they learn, make choices and grow is important.  Providing students with the opportunity to have increased responsibility and care for their personal belongings, including their mobile phone and other devices while they are at school, and how they are used in harmony with other ways of connecting and interacting with each other is another opportunity for learning for life.

Pacific Learning Hub- Mr Brett Lee (Internet Safe Education) Tuesday 26^th March

With a focus on Learning the Purpose, the College has invited Mr Brett Lee, leading expert in Internet Safe Education to deliver student workshops across Year 3 – Year 12; a whole College staff professional learning seminar; and a parent information evening on Tuesday 26^th March, with a focus on the following age appropriate areas:

-          Responsible use of mobile phones

-          Social networking

-          The world of online gaming

-          The Law Online

-          Cyberbullying

-          Sexting and sexually inappropriate behaviour

-          Using the internet in the workplace

-          Protecting and cleaning up our digital reputation

-          Controlling and using the internet safely and effectively

Further information regarding student workshops and the parent information evening will be communicated soon.

The College thanks parents, students, and our community for their support of students and their responsible use of mobile phone, earbuds/headphones and other learning devices. 

Please do not hesitate to connect with me if you have any additional questions about the College’s E-Smart Policy and Procedures.

Ms Leigh Finter, Director of Students