I.C.T. (Information and Communication Technologies)

ICT has become an integral part of all teaching and learning programmes at our school.

Access is available to all students subject to their parents/caregivers authorizing use on our school’s consent form

Our modern, fibre-optic system enables interactive learning opportunities throughout the world.

Internet Guidelines

Students

• May surf only the area specified by a teacher
• Can only access the internet when supervised by an adult
• Shall not disclose names, addresses and telephone numbers
• Shall not access unsuitable, offensive or illegal material
• Must sign an Internet User’s Agreement form before having access

Parents/Caregivers are informed of any serious infringement.

Random audits of computer usage are carried out each term.

Cobham uses internet filtering software “Campus Watchdog” which is endorsed by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.