Code+of+Conduct

St. Bernard's Primary School, Wangaratta
 **To provide the best quality Catholic education for the children in our care.** 


**Student Agreement** **Before I start using the Internet:**
 * I will ask permission from the teacher in charge.


 * I will only search the Internet for clear educational purposes.

**School Email**

 * I will use my school email for educational purposes only.


 * I will not send personal email messages during class time unless they have a clear educational purpose.

**Internet Safety**

 * I understand all passwords are private and not to be shared.


 * I will not give out my name, address and phone number over the Internet.


 * I will not label my friends or myself on the Internet using full names.


 * I will use appropriate and polite language on the Internet and whilst emailing.

====**//In most cases, nothing inappropriate comes to the screen unless it is asked for.//** ====
 * If I find inappropriate material on the Internet - I will close the lid and report it to my teacher immediately.


 * I will notify the teacher if I see other students using strange or inappropriate material.

**Printing**

 * I will only print what is necessary and I will get the teacher’s permission to do so. The majority of my work will either be saved in a folder on my laptop, emailed to my teacher or uploaded to an online learning space.

**Backing Up of Work**

 * All of my work will be filed and stored in folders on my computer.


 * I will regularly back up my work on my USB.

**My Responsibility**

 * I understand that it is my responsibility to use the internet and laptops appropriately. If I fail to do this I understand that there are serious consequences e.g. losing use of and access to the internet and laptops.

**Parent/ Guardian Agreement**
I understand the school will provide adequate supervision and that steps have been taken to minimise risk of exposure to unsuitable material. I do/do not consent to my child using the Internet at school for educational purposes in accordance to the agreement above. I do/do not consent to my child having their first name, photo or work published on the school Internet site or on online learning spaces. I do/do not consent to my child corresponding with others, using email, blogs and wikis.