BYOD Acceptable Use And Support Agreement

At Bundoora Secondary College, we are committed to ensuring all members of our school community have access to safe and inclusive learning environments, including digital and online spaces. This agreement outlines the school’s roles and responsibilities in supporting safe digital learning, as well as the expected standards of behaviour for students when using digital and online technologies.

At Bundoora Secondary College, we:

• Maintain a Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy that outlines the school’s values and expected standards of student conduct, including consequences for breaches. These expectations apply to both on‑site and online behaviour.

• Deliver programs that educate students to be safe, responsible, and respectful users of digital technologies.

• Provide information and guidance on digital access issues, including online privacy, intellectual property, and copyright.

• Supervise and support students when using digital technologies in the classroom.

• Implement clear protocols and procedures to protect students in online environments. This includes reviewing the safety and suitability of online tools and communities, promptly removing offensive content, and applying other appropriate safeguards.

• Provide a filtered internet service to help block inappropriate content, while acknowledging that complete protection cannot be guaranteed.

• Use online platforms and digital tools that directly support student learning.

• Respond to issues or incidents that may impact student wellbeing.

• Refer suspected illegal online activity to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for investigation.

• Support parents and caregivers to understand the safe and responsible use of digital technologies, including strategies that can be implemented at home. There are resources provided from the Department of Education and Training and the Children’s eSafety Commission at the end of this document.

Student Acceptable Use declaration

When I use digital technologies and the internet, I agree to be a safe, responsible, and ethical user always by:

• Treating others with respect and communicating in a supportive and appropriate manner.

• Never participating in online bullying, including forwarding messages or supporting harmful, inappropriate, or hurtful online behaviour.

• Protecting my privacy by not sharing personal information such as my full name, phone number, address, passwords, or images.

• Only taking or sharing photographs, audio, or video recordings when others are aware a recording is taking place and have provided their consent.

• Respecting the privacy of others by never posting or forwarding their personal details or images without permission.

• Reporting concerns by speaking with a teacher or trusted adult if I feel uncomfortable or unsafe online, or if I witness unsafe, inappropriate, or hurtful behaviour.

• Thinking carefully about what I post or upload online, understanding that online content reflects who I am and can influence how others perceive me.

• Reviewing the terms and conditions of digital or online tools (including age restrictions and consent requirements) and seeking clarification from a trusted adult if unsure.

• Complying with the terms and conditions of all digital and online tools and completing required registration processes appropriately.

• Handling ICT devices with care and notifying a teacher if a device is damaged or requires attention.

• Respecting copyright and intellectual property laws by seeking permission to use images, text, audio, or video and acknowledging sources appropriately.

• Not accessing media or content that falls outside the school’s policies.

• Not interfering with network systems, security, or another user’s data.

• Not attempting to log in using another person’s username or password.

• Only accessing the internet at school through the school network.

• Using the internet at school for learning purposes.

• Only using applications and content related to the current lesson during class time and not accessing material that interferes with learning (such as games, music, or videos).

• Respecting the work of others by not interfering with or modifying it.

Bring Your Own Device Support Agreement 

• Hardware issues for devices purchased through the College portal can be reported to Bundoora Secondary College IT Services at itsupport@bundoorasc.vic.edu.au. IT Services will assist students to assess and log valid warranty claims and, where applicable, arrange on‑site visits by vendor service representatives.

• Hardware issues for devices that were not purchased through the school portal or do not have an active warranty agreement will be supported by Bundoora Secondary College IT Services on a best‑effort basis only.

• Issues that are not covered under warranty, including insurance claims or replacement parts, must be organised by the device owner.

• Bundoora Secondary College IT Services accepts no responsibility for damage to, or loss of, hardware, software, or personal data on student‑owned devices.

• All BSC‑licensed software must be removed from a device when a student leaves Bundoora Secondary College.

• Network policies, profiles, and restrictions must be removed when a student exits the school or when a device is replaced.

• Students may have only one device licensed at any time. If a device is replaced, all software and settings must be removed from the previous device before the new device is licensed.

• Bundoora Secondary College is not liable for any copyright breaches or pirated software found on a BYO device. All software must comply with the relevant vendor licence agreements.

• Only devices that meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Digital Learning Policy will be supported by IT Services.

• All student‑owned devices require a signed BYOD Support Agreement to be returned to the school before IT Services can provide support.

• This agreement remains valid while the student is enrolled at the school, or until the end of Week 1, Term 1 in the year following the agreement.

The BYOD Acceptable Use and Support Agreement apply to all school‑related activities, including excursions, camps, and extra‑curricular programs. Breaching this agreement, or being involved in a breach, may result in access to technology resources at Bundoora Secondary College being withdrawn. This may affect a student’s ability to continue studying certain subjects and may also result in consequences being applied in accordance with the Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy.

Student Agreement

By selecting the check boxes, your are agreeing to the following statements: