Mobile Phones

We would like to take this opportunity to reinforce the Mobile Phone policy guidelines as introduced in 2020 by the National Government in all schools in Australia. The purpose of the policy was to protect students from online bullying, cater for a better learning environment in each classroom and minimise student learning distraction. In short, students are not permitted to have their mobile phone with them for the entire school day from 9.00am to 3.15pm.

To support students with the implementation of the policy, Newcomb Secondary College has provided each student with their own secured mobile phone locker within the school for which students set their own personal secure code when storing their phone in the lockers. Parents and guardians who need to contact their son/daughter are encouraged to do so by calling the Administration office and any messages will be relayed to the student(s) on your behalf.

Equally, students are to be reminded that they are not permitted to use their phone to purchase food or drink at the canteen- again something that students will have to adjust to and find alternate means to pay for their items purchased. We thank you for understanding and support as we work towards implementing the state-wide ban on personal mobile phones in schools.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal

Mr James Murphy, Assistant Principal

Mr Scott McLeod, Assistant Principal