Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College Digital Citizenship Agreement

Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College's Digital Citizenship Agreement is based on the College's values. The Agreement is designed to keep ourselves and others safe whilst using digital devices while enrolled at school.

Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College's values are:

• Whakamarumaru (Responsibility)
• Whakawhirinaki (Trust)
• Mana (Respect)
• Tika (Integrity)

Digital Citizenship encompasses digital: access, literacy, communication, security, etiquette, rights and responsibilities, commerce, health and wellness, and law.

The term 'digital device' refers to all digital technologies including, but not limited to, computers, tablets, music devices, cell phones, cameras, and USB drives. This digital device may be owned and maintained by Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College or by an individual student or staff member of the College.

When using digital devices, I am responsible and act with integrity. I must not use a digital device at any time to upset, offend, harass, threaten, defame, or harm anyone. I will not undertake any activity that may bring harm to individuals or bring Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College into disrepute.

• I will avoid any involvement with material or activities that could put my safety at risk or the safety, privacy, reputation, or security of the school or other members of the school community.
• I will not allow anyone else to use my password nor will I use anyone else's.
• I will not misrepresent myself or others. I understand that I am responsible for actions undertaken in my name.
• I will not breach a person's right to privacy by posting, publishing, or releasing any personal information, including images or videos without their express permission. This includes the use of social media sites.
• I will not plagiarise or pass off others' work as my own. I will fully acknowledge the origin and ownership of materials I use, as appropriate. This includes content created by Artificial Intelligence.
• I will not breach New Zealand Copyright Law by downloading, copying, sharing, saving, or distributing copyrighted material such as music, videos, games, or programmes in any form.
• I will not save, copy, or distribute illegal or non-educational material.
• I will not use my cell phone unless the teacher gives me their express permission.
• I will not make any attempt to bypass security, monitoring and filtering that are in place at school.
• I will not access or attempt to access inappropriate or objectionable material or sites restricted for my age. If I accidentally access inappropriate material or receive inappropriate material, I will immediately inform my teacher and the eLearning Leader or a member of the College's ICT Services Team.
• I will not play first-person shooting games on any digital device while at Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College.
• I am responsible for the security and safety of my own digital devices and the data that is kept on them.

I will respect all technology and systems and treat them with care

• I will not intentionally disrupt the smooth running of any school technology systems.
• I will not tamper with school technology, nor attempt to gain unauthorised access to any technology or College ICT system.
• I will use the internet fairly.
• I will respect the property of others.
• I will report any breakages/damage to the school or others' technology to the College ICT Services Team and the class teacher.

I understand that:

• I am accountable for my actions, and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College can monitor my digital technologies activity at any time.
• Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College's computers are provided to students for educational use.
• Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College will, wherever and whenever possible, filter and screen any inappropriate (including dangerous and illegal) material but I as the end user will need to exercise judgment in accessing only educationally appropriate materials.
• The data held on any digital device that I use (College or personally owned) may be searched when requested by the Director of Infrastructure and ICT.

Breaches or suspected breaches of the terms of this Agreement will be investigated and may lead to disciplinary action. If you have any questions about this Digital Citizenship Agreement, you may contact the Director of Infrastructure and ICT.