New Mobile Phone Policy Term 4 2023

Blacktown Girls High School will be implementing the New South Wales Department of Education’s (NSW DoE) Mobile Phone Ban, commonly referred to as the “Away for the Day” gate to gate mobile phone ban at the commencement of Term 4 2023.

The policy extends beyond the classroom to include all areas of the school, encompassing all transition time between classes, in toilets, during Lunch 1 and Lunch 2, during extra-curricular activity such as school excursions and camps.  The “Away for the Day – Gate to Gate” policy means that students mobile phones are not to be seen or used while on school grounds.  If students breach the policy, consequences will apply.

While mobile phones and other such digital devices have substantial benefits, their use in schools can detract from learning, have shown to decrease in long term learning achievement and contribute to negative social interactions and student wellbeing. 

The Blacktown Girls High School Mobile Phone Policy and Procedures  purpose is for the management of mobile phones and related electronic devices within the school. In addition to mobile phones, digital devices that have the capability to make and or receive calls, messaging capabilities or control wireless headphones are included in procedures.

Laptops and tablets are managed through BGHS and NSW DoE Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy and procedures.

BGHS Phone Policy

Mobile Phone Exempted Use Application Form

Mobile Phone Exempted Use Medical Certificate Form

BGHS Mobile Phone Flyer