Greetings to our Bellmere Community,

Mobile Phones and Students Contacting Parents

Mobile Phone Check-In Procedures

Students who bring mobile phones to school are required to check them in at the school office each morning upon arrival. These phones are securely stored and returned at the end of the school day. This practice helps ensure that devices are not a distraction during learning time and that they are used responsibly. It also supports our efforts to promote face-to-face social interaction and minimise digital disruption during the school day.

We appreciate your support in reminding your child to check in their phone each day. If students do not check in their phones, it can lead to unnecessary distractions or breaches of our digital use policy.

iPads and Communication Between Home and School

While iPads are a valuable learning tool in the classroom, they are not to be used as a method of communication between students and parents during the school day. If you need to contact your child for any reason, we ask that you do so through the school office or via the class teacher, as appropriate. Similarly, if your child needs to get in touch with you, they should speak to their teacher or visit the office to make contact.

This ensures that all communication is monitored and occurs at appropriate times, helping maintain the integrity of classroom learning and student wellbeing.

Thank you for working with us to maintain a productive and respectful school environment. If you have any questions about these procedures, please don’t hesitate to contact the office.

Upcoming Noteworthy Dates This Fortnight

• P&C Meeting – Tuesday 13^th May 5pm
• P-2 Assembly – Wednesday 14^th May from 2:10pm
• Prep Vision Screening – Thursday 15^th and Friday 16^th May
• Walk Safely to School Day – Friday 16^th May
• Gala Day (Year 4-6) – Friday 16^th May
• Under 8s Day – Wednesday 21^st May
• Year 3-6 Assembly – Wednesday 21^st May from 2:10pm
• Crazy Hair Day fundraiser (for Kokoda) – Friday 23^rd May
• National Sorry Day – Monday 26^th May

Until next fortnight,

Terry Caudwell