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BIPS recognizes the rights of students, staff and parents who want to participate with online social networking. Our guidelines are designed to create an atmosphere of good will, honesty, and individual accountability. Students and staff should always keep in mind that information produced, shared and retrieved by them is a reflection on the school community and is subject to the School\u2019s policies. When accessing, creating or contributing to any form of social media for classroom or, in most cases, for personal use, we expect you to keep these guidelines.<\/p>
At BIPS our expectation is all students are to set and maintain high ethical standards in their use of social networking. Students should understand social media reaches audiences far beyond the community and can possibly impact on their future. Therefore, students must use social sites responsibly and be accountable for their actions. If a student sees anything of concern towards a BIPS family member on a social networking page, they should immediately contact the Principal or the E-safety coordinator.<\/p>
Classroom blogs and other social media are powerful tools that open up communication between students, parents, and teachers. This kind of communication and collaboration can have a huge impact on learning.<\/p>
Parents are required to adhere to the following guidelines:<\/p>
BIPS School employees are personally responsible for the content they publish online. Be mindful that what you publish will be public for a long time\u2014protect your privacy.<\/p>
The four school official WhatsApp Groups for communication in line with E-Safety monitoring are
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BIPS Early Years Department Group
BIPS Primary
BIPS Secondary
BIPS HOD<\/p>
Please take note that no other WhatsApp\u2019s groups will be seen as officially used by the school The school are not responsible or take any responsibility for parent or student WhatsApp group.<\/p>
BIPS employees must include disclaimers within their personal blogs that the views are their own and do not reflect on their employer. For example, “The postings on this site are my own and don’t necessarily represent BIPS positions, strategies, opinions or policies.”<\/p>
This standard disclaimer does not by itself exempt BIPS employees from a special responsibility when blogging.<\/p>
Classroom blogs do not require a disclaimer, but teachers are encouraged to moderate content contributed by students.<\/p>
Remember your association and responsibility to BIPS online social environments. If you identify yourself as an BIPS employee, ensure your profile and related content is consistent with how you wish to present yourself with colleagues, parents, and students. How you represent yourself online should be comparable to how you represent yourself in person.<\/p>
No last names, school names, addresses or phone numbers should appear on Facebook, blogs or other social media pages.<\/p>
Be cautious how you have setup your profile, bio, avatar, etc.
When uploading digital pictures or avatars that represent yourself make sure you select a school appropriate image.<\/p>
BIPS employees are personally responsible for all comments\/information they publish online. Be mindful that what you publish will be public for a long time\u2014protect your privacy.<\/p>