From the beginning of Term 1 2024, all Queensland state school students must keep their mobile phones switched off and ‘away for the day’ during school hours. As soon as students arrive at school, all students with a mobile phone are required to turn their phone off and hand it in at the office after signing their phone in. Students then collect their phones at 3:00.
Smart watches and other devices may be worn, but notifications, must be switched off so that phone calls, messages and other notifications cannot be sent or received during school hours. It is important that students who do wear a wearable device know how to turn those notifications off. This includes during lesson times and break times, as well as other school activities including excursions, camps, sporting events, etc.
As usual, if parents need to communicate with their children during the school day, this will be facilitated through the school office.