Use of mobile phones and devices by students
Indooroopilly State High School accepts that parents give their children mobile phones to protect them from everyday risks involving personal security and safety. It is acknowledged that providing a student with a mobile phone gives parents reassurance that they can contact their student if they need to speak to them urgently outside of school hours.
Parents are reminded that in cases of emergency during the school day, the school office remains the preferred point of contact. School staff will ensure students are contacted quickly and assisted in any appropriate way.
Mobile phones may be used before school, at break times and after school in ways that are not disruptive to other members of the school community. All mobile phones and earpods/headphones must be kept in students' bags in learning environments unless directed by the classroom teacher for work purposes.
Students are reminded mobile phones must not be used to photograph, film or record any member of the school community or a visitor to the school, whether travelling to or from school or during the school day, except where permission has been granted. Students are required to use DoE-provided internet and are not permitted to hotspot devices.
Students who do not meet the expectations in this policy will have their device confiscated. The mobile device would be taken to Student Services for subsequent collection by the student or parent.