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Facilities

Within the college students have access to the following ICT resources:

• Computers
• Printers
• Internet

The College has 4 computer labs of approximately 25 computers, as well as 13 pods containing between 4 and 14 computers in various areas around the campus. We have also created a number of Flexible Learning Spaces in which students typically have access to desktop and laptop computers, multimedia projectors and interactive whiteboards.

All computers allow students access to the College’s computer network, as well as the Internet. There are 26 computers in the library which can also be used to access many CD-ROMs. All computers on the network can access the library catalogue via our Intranet.

Computer room A6 is open to students before school, recess, lunchtime and after school every day of the week, except when staff are unavailable to supervise.

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Network Access

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To use the school network (Intranet, Internet and e-mail), both teachers and students must have a username and password. These are issued at the start of each school year. Any difficulties with logging in should be referred to the Information and Computer Technology (ICT) Coordinator or ICT Technicians.

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Changing Passwords

If a student forgets their password they need to provide either the ICT Coordinator or Technicians with proof of identity and request a change of password.

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Internet Access

Students must sign an Internet agreement before they can access the Internet at school. The agreement requires students and parents to verify that the student will use the College's Internet and e-mail facilities in a responsible, ethical and lawful manner.

Once signed, the students will have access to an Internet account giving them a limited amount of Internet access and an Internet user card to show teachers. Students can see the ICT Coordinator or ICT Technicians to pay additional funds to have their Internet access extended. Agreement forms are available at the front desk in the library or from the ICT Coordinator. Disciplinary action will be taken if students breach this agreement.

Download or view the Internet Use Form & Agreement Policy

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Policies

All material accessed, introduced or generated on the College’s computers system must be of a suitable nature for a secondary college, and is to be open to the scrutiny of any Berwick Secondary College staff member. Such material must be provided on request. The network is regularly inspected and audited for both inappropriate files and disk space usage.

Consequences for students dealing with unsuitable material, or inappropriate use of equipment or programs, will vary from withdrawal of the use of the facilities to more serious punishments such as suspension. More specific conditions of use are on display as users login to the network.

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Printing

The College puts a quota on the amount of printing a student can do from the network. Students can see the ICT Coordinator or ICT Technicians to pay additional funds to have their printing quota extended.