There is now once again an emerging growing concern about students using mobiles phones in primary and secondary schools across the country, especially during class time.
Videos of students taking videos of other students dancing in the classroom and even students uploading selfies during class time which have all been seen by Fijivillage, raising new questions about how much is too much and when limits need to be seriously set.
According to the Ministry of Education Policy on the use of mobile phones and electronic devices in schools, electronic devices shall be brought to school following approval by the Headteacher or Principal upon written consent by a parent or guardian.
It says students permitted to carry or use mobile phones or electronic devices when in the school premises shall only use the electronic device for those purposes as authorised by the Head Teacher or Principal of the School.
Students found in possession of the electronic device without
authorization by the Headteacher or Principal shall forfeit the device to the Headteacher or Principal and be subjected to disciplinary process.
The Headteacher or Principal shall return the device to the Parent or Guardian in person at the end of the school term.
