Year 4- 6 Dance performance

Over the next two weeks, year 4 to 6 students will be performing their class dance during class time.  Unfortunately, this year we will not be able to have the traditional concert but instead these performances will be recorded for students and families to enjoy.  Some students do not have media permissions, which will result in these students missing out on participating in the recorded performance.  If you are unsure of your media permission, please contact the office for clarification.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Due to social distancing regulations, interviews will be held over two evening, prep to year 2 on Tuesday 15^th September and years 3 – 6 on Thursday 17^th September.   Interviews will be held from 3:30pm – 7:50pm in the Hall. Only one parent may attend the interview. Entry to interviews will be via the Hall foyer and exit via the opposite side of the Hall.   We ask that while waiting outside for your interview you maintain social distancing and upon entry to the Hall, you use the provided hand sanitiser.

Bookings will be via SOBS from Monday 31^st August from 7am – Friday 11^th September until 5pm. 

https://sobs.com.au/pt/parent.php?tsc=true

Student Code of Conduct – Use of electronic devices

This fortnight’s Student Code of Conduct instalment is on the use of electronic devices by students. At Wondall Heights State School, we provide opportunities for students to use electronic devices to support their learning.  Unfortunately, from time to time, the use of these devices is not always appropriate.  The excerpt below from the Student Code of Conduct outlines school, student and parent responsibilities when engaging in the use of electronic devices.

Use of electronic devices by students

Digital literacy refers to the skills needed to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information is dominated by digital technologies. However, the benefits brought about through these diverse technologies can be easily overshadowed by deliberate misuse that harms others or disrupts learning.

In consultation with the broader school community, Wondall Heights State School has determined that explicit teaching of responsible use of portable electronic devices and other devices is a critical component of digital literacy. The knowledge and confidence to navigate and use these technologies safely while developing digital literacy is a responsibility shared between parents, school staff and students. 

It is also agreed that portable electronic devices are not permitted at school.  Such devices must be signed in at the office prior to attending class.  Please respect the community agreed expectations. Items identified under the broad umbrella of portable electronic devices are, but not limited to, smart watches, phones, gadgets, computing consoles, video games and GPS devices. 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for students using approved devices at school or during school activities are outlined below. 

It is acceptable for students at Wondall Heights State School to:

• use approved electronic devices for
  • assigned class work and assignments set by teachers
  • developing appropriate literacy, communication and information skills
  • authoring text, artwork, audio and visual material for publication on the intranet or internet for educational purposes as supervised and approved by the school
  • conducting general research for school activities and projects
  • communicating or collaborating with other students, teachers, parents or experts in relation to school work
  • accessing online references such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias, etc.
  • researching and learning through the department's eLearning environment
• be courteous, considerate and respectful of others when using a device.
• follow staff instructions.

It is unacceptable for students at Wondall Heights State School to:

• use devices in an unlawful manner
• use portable electronic devices at school
• download, distribute or publish offensive messages or pictures
• use obscene, inflammatory, racist, discriminatory or derogatory language
• use language and/or threats of violence that may amount to bullying and/or harassment, or even stalking
• insult, harass or attack others or use obscene or abusive language
• deliberately waste printing and internet resources
• damage computers, printers or network equipment
• commit plagiarism or violate copyright laws
• ignore teacher directions for the use of social media, online email and internet chat
• send chain letters or spam email (junk mail)
• knowingly download viruses or any other programs capable of breaching the department's network security
• use school provided cameras anywhere a normal camera would be considered inappropriate, such as in change rooms or toilets
• invade someone's privacy by recording personal conversations or daily activities and/or the further distribution (e.g. forwarding, texting, uploading, Bluetooth use etc.) of such material

At all times students, while using ICT facilities and devices supplied by the school, will be required to act in line with the requirements of the Wondall Heights State School Student Code of Conduct. In addition, students and their parents should:

• understand the responsibility and behaviour requirements (as outlined by the school) that come with accessing the department’s ICT network facilities
• ensure they have the skills to report and discontinue access to harmful information if presented via the internet or email
• be aware that:
  • access to ICT facilities and devices provides valuable learning experiences for students and supports the school's teaching and learning programs
  • the school is not responsible for safeguarding information stored by students on departmentally-owned student computers or portable electronic devices
  • schools may remotely access departmentally-owned student computers or portable electronic devices for management purposes
  • students who use a school's ICT facilities and devices in a manner that is not appropriate may be subject to disciplinary action by the school, which could include restricting access
  • despite internal departmental controls to manage content on the internet, illegal, dangerous or offensive information may be accessed or accidentally displayed
  • teachers will always exercise their duty of care, but avoiding or reducing access to harmful information also requires responsible use by the student.

If you have any questions or feedback in relation to the use of electronic devices please feel free to contact me, pkond4@eq.edu.au .

Pam Kondys