I _________________________
in Year ____ at Brooklyn Public School
do agree to abide by the following behaviours when using the school Internet computer:
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To use the computers carefully, to look after them, to report any damage and not
attempt to damage, repair or remove any computer parts
To use the school computers only for educational benefit and not for personal or
commercial purposes
Not to attempt to find or create racist, pornographic, violent, illegal or other
inappropriate sites
To respect the confidentiality of others and not to attempt to hack into school or other
student files
To use appropriate language in communication through computers to other people or other
sites
To abide by rules of copyright in using and / or copying programs
Not to submit work that has been copied directly from the Internet unless the student is
willing to acknowledge the source.
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Student signature
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Date
As the parent / caregiver of ______________________ in Year ____ at Brooklyn Public
School, I support the above rules when my child uses the Internet computer during 2016.
I have read the above rules with my child.
I will notify the class teacher in writing if I withdraw my child from the use of the Internet.
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Brooklyn Public School
106 Brooklyn Road
Brooklyn NSW 2083
Telephone: (02) 9985 7315
Fax: (02) 9985 7852
Email: brooklyn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Acceptable use of the Internet
Brooklyn Public School
Background:
Along with every other school in NSW, Brooklyn Public School is connected to the
Internet. All classrooms have Internet access, as does the library.
The proxy server filters all data that passes to the screen via the World Wide Web,
however, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials. Therefore children
using the Internet have certain responsibilities regarding its appropriate use.
 The primary purpose of the school’s Internet connection is educational. It is
essential that everyone who uses this connection understand this purpose
 Students are responsible for good behaviour on the Internet just as they are in
classrooms. General school rules for behaviour and communications apply.
Students will therefore not make use of materials or attempt to find materials
which would be unacceptable in a school setting.
If students publish their work to the Internet it is NSW DET policy that we gain
permission for a parent or guardian prior to publication of any material by or about any
student, including photographs. Students and students’ work will only be identified by
given name only.
The school’s website is now at www.brooklyn-p.school.nsw.edu.au/
The school’s email is brooklyn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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Parent permission Form and User Agreement – 2016
Usage:
As a parent or caregiver of a student at Brooklyn Public School, I have read the
above information about the appropriate use of computers at the school and I
understand this agreement will be kept on file at the school. I have discussed the
contents of this document with my child.
Check one box only:
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My child may use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined
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I would prefer that my child not use the Internet while at school.
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Parent / Caregiver (print)
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Parent signature
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Publishing: I understand that from time-to-time the school may wish to publish examples of
student projects and other work on the Brooklyn PS Internet website.
Check one box only:
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My child’s work can be published on the Internet
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I would prefer that my child’s work not be published on the Internet.
Permission for use of photographs will be sought separately.
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Parent / Caregiver (print)
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Parent signature
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As a user of the school computer network, I agree to comply with the above stated rules and to
use the network in a constructive manner.
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Parent signature
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Student name (print)
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Please read the attached permission note.
Discuss it with your child and sign
it as appropriate and return it to your child’s teacher by Friday 26th February 2016.
Permission Form 2016
Brooklyn Public School is pleased to offer students supervised access to its computer network
for access to the Internet. To gain access to the Internet, all students must obtain parental
permission as verified by the signatures on the form below.
Should a parent prefer that a student not have Internet access, students will still have access
to the use of the computers, such as CD-ROMs, typing, etc.
What is possible?
Access to the Internet will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases,
museums, and other repositories of information. While the purposes of the school are to use
Internet resources for constructive educational goals, students may find ways to access other
materials. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet in the form of
information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed the disadvantages. But
ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the
standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources.
Therefore, we support and respect each family’s right to decide whether or not to apply for
access.
What is expected?
Students are responsible for appropriate behaviour on the school’s computer network just as
they are in a classroom or on a school playground. Communications on the network are often
public in nature. General school rules for behaviour and communication apply. It is expected that
users will comply with specific rules set out below. The use of the network is a privilege, not a
right, and may be revoked if abused. The user is personally responsible for his / her actions in
accessing and utilizing the school’s computer resources. The students are advised never to
access, keep, or send anything that they would not want their parents or teachers to see.
What are the rules?
 Permission – students will not access the Internet without first asking the supervising
teacher’s permission
 E-mail – students are not permitted to access the school’s email account. Nor are they
permitted to set up private e-mail accounts from the school network
 Privacy – students are not permitted to give out personal information across the Internet
 Storage capacity - users are expected to remain within allocated disk space and only
delete their own files
 Copyright and copying – students must never claim ownership of another person’s work.
Digital information is still property. Users should never download or install any commercial
software, shareware, or freeware onto network drives or disks, unless they have
permission from the teacher. Nor should students copy other people’s work or intrude
into other people’s files
 Inappropriate materials or language – no profane, abusive or impolite language should be
used to communicate, nor should materials be accessed which are not in line with the rules
of school behaviour.
A good rule to follow is never view, send, or access materials that you would not want
your teachers and parents to see. Should students encounter such material by accident,
they should report it to their teacher immediately.
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