Avondale School aims to create and maintain a cyber-safe culture in keeping with core values of the School. Avondale School integrates technology into learning and teaching areas, enhancing learning and preparing students for their future role in the digital world in which they live. The School’s computer network, internet access facilities, intranet, computers and other school information and communication technologies (ICT) equipment / devices assist in the effective operation of the School. Avondale School has cyber-safety processes and practices in place, which includes this Technology Acceptable Use Agreement. This Technology Acceptable Use Agreement includes information about your obligations, responsibilities, and the nature of possible consequences associated with breeches which undermine the safety of the School environment.
Avondale School views information gathered from the internet in the same manner as reference materials identified by the School. The School supports resources that will enhance the learning environment, with directed guidance from staff. However, it is impossible to control all materials on a global network and an industrious user may discover inappropriate information. Some of this information is not considered to be of educational value in the context of the School, is not appropriate in a Christian school context and is not suitable for school-aged children.
Avondale School monitors and logs, using direct supervision or electronic means, all internet traffic on all computers including the School supplied 1:1 Mac devices for students. This electronic monitoring and logging also extends off campus in the case of the School supplied 1:1 Mac devices. Avondale School, however, cannot prevent the possibility that some users may access material that is not consistent with the educational mission, goals and policies of the School. The School provides monitoring software, electronic monitoring, active supervision, dissemination of cyber-safety information and materials, and teaches guidelines for positive choices in the use of this vast resource.
All students are issued with a Technology Acceptable Use Agreement and once signed and consent has been returned to school, students will have access to the school ICT facilities.
The parties agree as follows:
1.1 The student and parent/caregiver:
a) acknowledge receipt of the equipment identified in this agreement (iPad / Macbook);
b) acknowledge that the equipment was tested before they took possession of it and it was in full operational order with respect to both hardware and software;
c) must take reasonable care of the equipment, and must only use the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;
d) must return the equipment to Avondale School for periodic maintenance when requested by Avondale School.
e) must return the equipment in good condition when requested by Avondale School or when the student leaves Avondale School, unless otherwise agreed;
f) must not loan the equipment to other persons; andg) must not take the equipment overseas without the prior express written permission of the Principal or his/her representative.
1.2 The student must bring the iPad/ Macbook fully charged to school each school day.
1.3 Avondale School retains ownership of the equipment unless otherwise agreed.
1.4 The iPad/ MacBook will be periodically ‘rolled over’ in accordance with Avondale School policies and the student will receive a new iPad/ MacBook.(Avondale School provides no guarantee that the iPad/ MacBook will be rolled over in this time).
1.5 Avondale School accepts reasonable and normal wear and depreciation in the value of the equipment.
2.1 Avondale School is committed to being a cyber-safe learning environment, and may implement practices which it considers will assist it in achieving this outcome, including internet usage monitoring software. The student and parent/caregiver acknowledge that such steps are not a failsafe mechanism and parent/caregivers also agree to monitor the student’s use of the equipment.
2.2 The student and parent/caregiver must ensure the equipment is used in accordance with all applicable laws.
2.3 The student and parent/caregiver have read, understood and will adhere to all ICT Policies and the Secondary School Handbook, and that this information may be updated from time to time.
2.4 The student will ensure their use of the equipment respects and maintains the privacy, confidentiality and rights of others.
2.5 The student will comply with any directions from teachers regarding the use of the equipment.
2.6 If a student behaves online in a way that threatens the wellbeing of other members of the school community, even if this occurs off-site and out of school hours, the student will be subject to disciplinary action by Avondale School.
2.7 Avondale School may access the equipment from time to time, including data and files contained on the equipment, for the purposes of managing the Avondale School network, ensuring the equipment is being used in compliance with this agreement and the Avondale School policies, and monitoring the achievement of Avondale School’s educational requirements for the equipment. The student and parent/caregiver expressly consent to Avondale School accessing the equipment for this purpose and acknowledge that Avondale School may access the equipment either by taking physical possession of, or by remotely accessing, the equipment. Any personal information accessed or recorded as a result of this access by Avondale School will be treated in accordance with Avondale School’s Privacy Policy in effect at the time.
2.8 The student and parent/caregiver use the equipment at their own risk. To the extent permitted by law, the student and parent/caregiver each release Avondale School from all claims and demands resulting from any accident, loss, damage or injury arising howsoever out of or in connection with the supply or use of the equipment, including without limitation any claims and demands arising out of corruption or loss of data or information, software failure, unauthorized access to or alteration of transmissions or data, or Avondale School’s negligence. To the extent that Avondale School’s liability cannot be excluded, then, to the extent permitted by law, Avondale School’s liability is limited to replacing or repairing any goods or resupplying any services provided under the agreement, or paying the cost of doing so.
2.9 The parent/caregiver agrees to indemnify and hold Avondale School, its Principal, officers and employees harmless from all claims, demands or losses made against or suffered by Avondale School arising howsoever out of or in connection with Avondale School’s supply of goods or services to the student under the agreement, the student’s use of the equipment or the student’s breach of the agreement.
Warranty Protection:
3.1 All iPad/ MacBook and batteries are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects, normal use and factory faults. It does not cover accidental damage, theft, negligence, abuse or malicious damage.
Accidental Damage and Theft Protection:
3.2 Avondale School insures the equipment against accidental damage and theft that occurs within Australia. Where there is an instance of accidental damage or theft the parent/caregiver will be charged the excess amount of $250.
3.3 Accidental damage and theft protection will not be available where:
a) The equipment is made available to a person other than a student or staff member of Avondale School or an immediate family member of the student.(“Immediate Family Member” means a parent, grandparent, or sibling (whether full, half, step or by adoption);
b) The equipment is unattended, unless:i. in a locked vehicle and out of sight;ii. in premises reasonably secured from being accessible by an intruder or the public; oriii. in a locked student locker, locked classroom or locked staff room.
c) The theft is in anyway caused by the student or an immediate family member of the student;
d) The protective case has been removed; ore) The equipment is not transported in the Avondale School provided slip bag/case.
3.4 Accidental damage and theft protection does not cover wear and tear, loss of data or software, damage caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, heat, corrosion or other such external influence or consequential loss.
3.5 Where a repair fee is payable the parent/caregiver will receive a sundry invoice from Avondale School. The repair fee must be paid each time a claim is accepted and before the claim is finalised.Unprotected Loss or Damage:
3.6 Avondale School will not accept the cost of damage or loss to the equipment caused by negligence, misuse or intentional loss or damage.
3.7 Where equipment is damaged or lost by neglect, misuse or intentional act, the parent/caregiver is liable to Avondale School for the full cost to repair or replace the equipment.
3.8 If the equipment is damaged by negligence, misuse or an intentional act, the Principal will determine whether or not replacement of the equipment is appropriate and/or whether or not the student retains access to a laptop for home use.
3.9 Any problems, vandalism, damage, loss or theft of the laptop must be reported as soon as possible to Avondale School, and within 3 days in any case.Avondale School may extend this time where it is satisfied that notice is given at the earliest possible opportunity.
3.10 Following the report Avondale School will determine whether the damage or loss is covered by warranty, accidental damage and theft protection, or whether it is unprotected. Any applicable repairs or claims will then be arranged by Avondale School. All repairs and replacements must be managed byAvondale School and parents/caregivers must not arrange external repairs or replacement of equipment.
3.11 If a repair fee or other repair or replacement costs are payable, a sundry invoice for the amount will be sent to the parent/caregiver.
3.12 Where equipment is replaced it will be replaced with an item of similar function, type capacity and serviceability.
3.13 In the case of suspected theft a police report must be made by the family and an event number provided to Avondale School IT Department. Failure to do so will mean that the student and parent/caregiver are liable for the value of the stolen equipment.
3.14 Parent/caregivers may wish to evaluate their personal home contents and car insurance to cover equipment on loan in the event of loss or damage to the equipment while in the care and custody of the student.
4.1 Avondale School may terminate this agreement and require immediate return of the equipment if the student leaves Avondale School, if any fees or monies owing to Avondale School on the student’s account are outstanding, if any term of this agreement or the IT Policy or Secondary School Handbook is breached, or if Avondale School in its absolute discretion considers the agreement should be terminated.
4.2 Breach of this agreement will be taken seriously and may result in Avondale School taking disciplinary action against the student, including suspension, limitation or termination of this agreement.
4.3 The iPad/ MacBook may be remotely disabled if this agreement is breached.
4.4 Avondale School may vary the terms of this agreement at any time by providing notice of the update terms to the student and parent/caregiver.
4.5 To the extent that the Australian Consumer Law applies to this agreement, nothing in this agreement is intended to exclude, limit or restrict the operation of the Consumer Guarantees and to the extent that a clause would be contrary to the Australian Consumer Law, it does not apply.
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