Internet Usage Policy

The following terms of use apply to all areas of the website (Moodle) and connected services. This code is in addition to all other school policies.

Access
All learners attending Swan View Senior High School are permitted access to the school website, Moodle and connecting services in accordance with these terms. Access may be restricted or removed due to misuse.

The services offered on the website and Moodle are subject to change without notice.

Terms of Use
When using the website, Moodle and connecting services, users must...
  • Respect the rights of others.
  • Remember to logout at the end of each session.
  • Remember that school resources are provided for school purposes.

The following are not permitted at any time...

The creation, display, production, storage, circulation or transmission of pornographic or other offensive material in any form or medium.
(Including sending, posting or displaying offensive images, language or any other type of offensive content including the bullying, harassment or intimidation of others.)

Users must not create, store or transmit:
  • Defamatory or libelous material
  • Material that infringes copyright
  • Unsolicited commercial or advertising material
  • Intentionally providing or submitting false information
  • Intentionally restricting network traffic with high bandwidth use.
  • Flooding forums and other services unnecessarily or with inappropriate content/material.
  • Editing or modifying any element of the website or Moodle courses without permission.
  • Using others' passwords or log-in identities.
  • Deliberately introducing any virus, worm, Trojan horse or other harmful or nuisance programme or file, or deliberately circumventing any precautions taken by the school to prevent this from happening.
  • Using any service for commercial purposes or profit.
  • Using any service for political purposes.
  • Using any service inappropriately during class time.
  • Copying any code, software or content provided without permission.
  • Providing access to non-SVSHS users without permission.
  • Violating copyright laws, data protection laws and computer misuse laws.

Disciplinary Action
Should a user contravene this Code of Conduct or any other School Policy related to the use of the website or Moodle, the offence will be logged and the following action will be taken...

One Week restriction of services
Access will be restricted to the minimum level which provides access to basic services for one week. This includes the removal of messaging and forum rights.

One Month restriction of services
Access will be restricted to the minimum level which provides access to basic services for one month. This includes the removal of messaging and forum rights.

One Term restriction of services
Access will be restricted to the minimum level which provides access to basic services for one term. This includes the removal of messaging and forum rights.
A copy of the offence will be sent to your Year Leader and Student Services Team. This may include a temporary removal of IT facilities.

Permanent restriction of services
Access will be restricted to the minimum level which provides access to basic services permanently or until a date decided by a member of staff. A copy of the offence will be sent to your Year Leader and Student Services Team. This may include removal of IT facilities and further disciplinary procedures.

Removal of all IT Services
Access to SVSHS IT Services will be removed or heavily restricted as seen fit. A copy of the offence will be sent to your Year Leader and Student Services Team. This may include further disciplinary procedures.
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