Family Tech Agreement
Technology can be exciting and empowering. Sadly it can also have a negative impact on wellbeing. Understanding the 'right balance', what should and should not be accessed, the amount of time spent on technology, and the short term and long term impact of technology are all genuine concerns for many parents. We recognise that technology can be an incredible source to further engage students in their learning. However, we must not be ignorant to the potential dangers that technology can bring.
A great resource to support parents in navigating this technology space, is the E-Safety Commissioner website. There is an incredible amount of advice and recommendations for parents to use. We recommend you to explore this website. One of their recommendations is to create a ‘Family Tech Agreement’.
"A family tech agreement is a set of rules about how devices, like smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs and gaming consoles are used in your home. Start the chat with your family and develop an agreement that will suit the age and needs of your children." (E-Safety Commissioner)
We encourage you to talk to other parents in your child’s grade, to try and create similar 'rules'. Often it is hard for parents when their child says, "But Joey’s mum lets him on this app, why can’t I?!" By knowing there are some other parents who have similar expectations in place, it can help ease the tension that so often can happen regarding technology in the home.
For ideas on how to create your Family Tech Agreement, please refer to the following link.
Traffic ‘Pick Up’ Procedure
We cannot make the Traffic Management System successful without your help. We ask parents’ cooperation by following these expectations:
- Do NOT arrive before 3:10pm to pick up your child/ren. If you start queuing before then, the line of cars extends into Belmore Rd (!) and doesn’t move because the children are not at the gate at that time to keep the line moving. The queue must only begin when the children are at the gate, ready to be collected.
- Do not make U-turns. This is extremely dangerous.
- Do not cut in from Judge Lane or in front of a queue on either street. This is rude and dangerous. Judge Lane must not be used at all.
- Do not be disrespectful to our staff if they ask you to drive around the block. They are providing a generous service and they have a duty of care to the children.
- Drive as far as possible in the pick-up bay. This way, more children can be collected at the same time.
- We recommend that you collect your child/ren from 3:20pm. The queue moves much more quickly from that time.
- Do not sign your child up to after-school activities that start too close to bell time. It is not acceptable to collect your child before the bell or to insist on arriving early in the queue so you can arrive at an after-school activity in time, as you increase the safety risk to our community. We recommend that offsite after-school activities should not begin before 4pm.
- Be patient with our younger students. No Kindy parent should feel the pressure to start driving before their child is buckled in properly.
- Do not block laneways or driveways. Neighbours need to be able to access these laneways and their driveways.
- Please think ‘bigger picture’, rather than how this only impacts your family life. Keep safety for all the highest priority. It would be devastating for all in our community if a tragic accident occurs.
- Please let other carers/grandparents/nannies etc know of these expectations.
It is absolutely essential that we create systems and practices that prioritise students' safety first. If this means we all need to be that bit more patient, gracious and understanding, then let's do it. We thank you for your support, as we continue to work together to improve the traffic system.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Claremont College is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where our students can be safe and feel safe.
Our staff have a zero tolerance for child abuse and regard our child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance. We are committed to providing the resources required to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations.
You can click on the link below to read about the key responsibilities for each member of our school community.
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’ ” Matthew 14:19
Integrity In Action
This is Jemma.
She has a compassionate heart and quietly helps people who need extra TLC.
She is empathetic and humble.
Be like Jemma.
Life Back Onsite
Seeing and connecting with families onsite has definitely been an absolute highlight this year. With events such as ANZAC Day Service, Mother’s Day Breakfast, P&F evenings, Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day and our Student Leadership Induction Service, we have definitely enjoyed how our community has united. Thank you to our families for their ongoing support, encouragement and positivity. We are excited about the events still yet to come!
Let’s continue to unite, encourage and build one another up.
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Mrs Larissa Cameron
Co-Principal
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