Dear Parents,
The initiatives held in the MYP during March (mentor time lessons from Common Sense, Tech-Free Week, and the teacher training session with Ms. Angelica Marcello) have prompted valuable reflection across our community. These experiences have helped us think more deeply about how we support students in managing their use of technology, the educational value of our pedagogical approaches, and how we continue to guide students in using technology appropriately to enhance their learning.
In response, and in order to promote a more focused and consistent learning environment, the following measures will now be in place across the MYP. We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing these expectations at home.
Phones
- Phones must be handed in at the beginning of homeroom each morning.
- Mentors will complete a phone register (kindly fill in this form to let us know if your child owns a mobile phone and brings it to school – M1 and M2 parents only). (NEW MEASURE)
- Families (including boarding parents, where applicable) will be contacted if a student does not hand in their phone. (NEW MEASURE)
- If a student is found with a phone during the school day, they will be removed from lessons with immediate effect.
School devices in lessons
- Devices may only be used when explicitly instructed by the teacher.
- When devices are in use, teachers will actively monitor student activity to ensure it is relevant to the lesson.
- Personal student devices (iPads or laptops) are not permitted in school without specific permission from Ms Manso.
Break and lunchtime
- M1–M3 students are not permitted to use devices during breaks and lunchtime. (NEW MEASURE)
- M4–M5 students may use laptops for study purposes only, and exclusively in designated study rooms (not in common areas). (NEW MEASURE)
- Staff on duty will actively supervise students to ensure these expectations are followed.
A consistent and collaborative approach between school and home is essential in supporting students to use technology in a purposeful and responsible way. We thank you in advance for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Ms Manso and the MYP team