CHRIST THE KING
RESPONSIBLE USAGE OF ICT
STUDENT AGREEMENT YEARS Prep- 2
Access to Information & Communication Technology at Christ the King Primary School is
provided to promote educational excellence through resource sharing and
communication. Students may only use the internet with teacher permission and for
educational activities. Internet access is also screened by the Catholic Education Office
Melbourne, through Information & Communication Technology tools such as SINA
(Schools Internet Network Administration) or Zscaler, which aims to ensure that
inappropriate sites are avoided.
Web 2.0 data such as Google Apps For Education may be stored in online cloud
formats, which may be backed up in multiple global secure locations. The school aims to
abide by eSmart protocols.
Christ the King Primary School, reserves the right to review any material in user
accounts or file server space, in order to monitor appropriate use of the network.
Cyber Safety
I can only go online or use the Internet at school when a teacher gives permission and
an adult is present.
If there is something I’m not sure about I will ask my teacher.
I will not tell anyone my password.
I will not use the Internet, email, mobile phones or any other ICT equipment to be mean,
rude, or unkind about other people.
If I find anything that upsets me, is mean or rude, or things I know are not acceptable at
our school, I will:
Not show others
Get a teacher straight away GRAD
I will ask my teacher’s permission before I put any personal information online (name,
address, email address, phone number, photos)
I will never use another student’s, or my own full name (first and surname) when making
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comments on the Internet.
I will never use another student’s, or my own name in association with a photo or video
posted on the Internet.
I will never use an image of myself as an avatar, only a generated character can be
used, i.e. monster avatars on the blog.
I will only use my school email address for school purposes, including blogging.
Responsible Use of Equipment
I can only use the computers and other ICT equipment for my schoolwork and only with
my teacher’s permission.
I will be careful and will look after all our school lCT equipment by:
Not being silly and playing around with it
bersafety rules
Telling a teacher about anything wrong or damaged.
I must not bring any ICT equipment/devices (mobile phones, iPods, games, cameras,
and software) to school unless written permission has arranged between my
parents/carers and my teacher
Consequences for not Following the Rules
I understand that if I break these rules the school may need to tell my parent(s) /carers.
Glossary of Terms
‘ICT’ in this document refers to the term ‘Information and Communication Technologies’
‘Cybersafety’ refers to the safe use of the Internet and ICT equipment/devices, including mobile
phones
‘Avatar’ is a graphical image that represents a person on the Internet.
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CHRIST THE KING
RESPONSIBLE USAGE OF ICT
STUDENT AGREEMENT YEARS PREP- 2
Acknowledgement I agree to discuss these rules with my child and understand the consequences of
misuse, I acknowledge that my child’s photograph, work or video footage may be
published with discretion as deemed appropriate by the school. I acknowledge that my
child may use Educational Web 2.0 tools such as Google Apps for Education and
Web/Video conferencing as part of their schoolwork. I understand that use of children’s
surnames or personal details be will be avoided except in newsletters. I acknowledge
that a photograph of my child may be used without acknowledgment, remuneration or
compensation in publications (print, websites, DVDs, CD ROMs) and/or presentations of
the school, Catholic Education Office Melbourne (CEOM) and the Catholic Education
Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV).
I have read and discussed these guidelines with my child & sign this statement on their
behalf.If parents do not wish their child’s image or work to be published in this way
please notify the Principal or ICT Co-ordinator in writing of this matter.
Student’s Name: ......................................................
Parent’s name ........................................................
Parent’s signature...................................................
Grade: ....................................
Date .....................................
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