Friday 5th of December 2014

 Year 9 Options Information

As the final few tutor groups have their initial careers / options sessions with Ms Sharma we are now turning our attention to the subject option information events scheduled for the start of Term 2. Please follow the link below to see the order of events. A hard copy of this letter will be given to pupils at school.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1I5bAMjrTiEaWEzSGhBX1MwR2M/view?usp=sharing

iPad Use at School

Whilst the significant majority of pupils are using iPads responsibly and effectively to enhance learning at school there remains to be a significant minority of pupils causing concern with how they are choosing to use their iPads. In light of this, as a school we would like to remind pupils of the responsible use policy that they have all agreed to abide by:

Student iPad Responsible Use Policy:

• I will charge my iPad every night and bring it into school every day

• I will take good care of my iPad, protect it in a suitable case and will never leave it unattended or allow another student to use it
• I will ensure that my iPad is secured with a password and that ‘FindmyiPhone’ is activated
• I will set my iPad homescreen to show my name and tutor group and ensure that the ‘name’ of my iPad includes my own name
• I will use my iPad appropriately for learning purposes during the school day under the direction of my teachers
• I will only photograph or film people with their permission
• I will only use the camera or microphone with the knowledge and permission of my teacher
• I will not use my iPad to bully, tease, humiliate or upset other people
• I will not use my iPad to hack another person’s accounts or create false user profiles
• I will never share any images or movies of other people without their permission
• I will not access, create or download inappropriate, explicit, offensive or illegal material
• I will not attempt to gain unauthorised access to another persons’ iPad
• I understand that my iPad is subject to inspection at any time without notice
• I understand that failure to follow these guidelines for responsible use will result in sanctions for my behaviour
• I understand that if I use any apps inappropriately I may be asked to remove them from my iPad
  
  
  During next week and the first weeks back following the holiday I will be inspecting pupil iPads at random. I would like to thank parents in advance for their help and support in ensuring that all pupils are using the iPads in an appropriate and responsible way. If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate in contacting me. Many Thanks, Dr. Browning