A REMINDER: the use of the St Peters Firefly Online Learning Environment needs to be respectful and appropriate. By using our services you are agreeing to the following:

• respectfully engaging in this environment, and;
• will not redistribute the content you find within it.

There is an expectation that you respect the privacy of the staff, students , and parents at our College and the Copyright Usage Agreements that we may have with external vendors.

Student Acceptable Use of Technology Contract 

For Students in Junior High and Senior Schools (Years 7-12)

I hereby agree that while using the College’s network and Information Technology equipment, I will:

• use the device and system for learning not for games and entertainment;
  
• use the device as teachers or staff members instruct, both in the classroom and on school grounds;
• be careful and sensible with the device. Loss and damage is the student’s responsibility;
• keep the device secure. Passwords must not be shared. Security is the student’s responsibility;
• access the Internet is through the College’s WiFi only, not 3G or 4G;
• obtain permission before photographing, videoing or sharing online;
• bring the device fully-charged each day;
• clearly label my device(s);
• regularly backup important work. Students are responsible for their own data;
• interact with others appropriately, responsibly and respectfully; and
• report any security concerns to the Information Systems Department immediately.

I will ensure that I do not:

• use Internet or network access inappropriately to:
  • access any online content or other online spaces that would be considered offensive because of pornographic, racist, violent, illegal, illicit or other inappropriate content;
  • use obscene, harassing or abusive language;
  • violate copyright laws by posting or distributing copyrighted material by illegally downloading software, games, music, graphics, videos or text materials;
  • attempt to change settings and preferences which have been protected by an administrator;
  • use another person’s data, online accounts or view their information without permission;
  • share passwords with other students;
  • cause embarrassment or loss of reputation to the College, or be unjustifiably critical of the College, its students or employees;
• bypass security settings to:
  • attempt to obtain unauthorised access to the College or any other computer system or data stored in any computer system;
  • attempt to probe security mechanisms at the College or any other Internet sites; or
• damage or interfere with College computer or network equipment.

I realise that if I do not abide by the above rules, disciplinary action (as referred to in the College’s policies) may result.

I agree to the conditions above and as detailed in the Student Acceptable Use of Technology information in the Junior High School Handbook or Senior School Handbook or Springfield Handbook (as appropriate).